Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced green onions 1/2 cup grated jalapeno cheese
1 tablespoon minced cilantro 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon minced jalapenos

Instructions for Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto

Cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Lay out flat. Chill. Combine next seven ingredients in food processor, puree. Add olive oil slowly until mixture thickens. Spread half of mixture over tenderloin. Spread grated cheese over pesto. Reform tenderloin and tie to secure. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloin. Chill for several hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow baking pan and roast until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover and keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes; reserving all juices.

Remove string from tenderloin, cut into eight slices. Arrange on plates. Pour any warm juices over slice. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve.

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: American

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