Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde Recipe

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde

Serves two to three.

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, washed and spun dry
1/4 cup shelled walnuts
1 small clove garlic
2 Tbs. capers, drained
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry

Heat a gas grill to medium or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Trim the pork of any excess fat and silverskin (see How to trim a tenderloin) . Rub the pork with 1 Tbs. of the oil, the oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Set the pork on the hottest part of the grill and close the lid. Grill, covered, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 140° to 145°F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

While the pork is on the grill, combine the remaining 1/3 cup oil, the parsley, walnuts, garlic, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and anchovy in a blender. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste, about five or six pulses. (This salsa verde may be made a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature before serving.)

Slice the pork thinly and serve with the salsa verde spooned over it.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a salad of Bibb lettuce and avocado.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on three servings; Calories (kcal): 530; Fat (g): 42; Fat Calories (kcal): 380; Saturated Fat (g): 7; Protein (g): 35; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 26; Carbohydrates (g): 4; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 8; Sodium (mg): 690; Cholesterol (mg): 100; Fiber (g): 2;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 66 , pp. 82b
September 1, 2004


user reviews

Star Star Star Star Star looks and taste is excellent. look for article by Pamela Anderson on grilling pork tenderloin. came out just done as she described.
Star Star Star Star Star I often make this dish, and it is always a hit. It is easy to prepare and the sauce complements it extremely well. Great dish to make for a crowd; just double the ingredients.

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