Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

I know everyone's mind is on turkey these days but hopefully you have some attention to spare for a grilled pork tenderloin recipe that literally bursts with flavor!  I hosted a dinner party in October and served this fantastic, delicious, perfectly wonderful chimichurri with grilled pork tenderloin that I found on Our Best Bites.  It is seriously awesome!! I have made it with steak before too and I honestly don't know which is a better way to serve it.  If you haven't made chimichurri before, you must try it.  The fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil make a supreme sauce that will have you scraping your plate! In fact I might suggest making a bit extra since I always wish I had more!  Especially if you're like me and use the pork tenderloins you can buy at Costco. (They come in pairs in two vacuum packed bags - four total.  I'm not sure but I think they are bigger than most.)  This is a perfect menu item for dinner parties or company. It's pretty and has a taste that will knock everyone's socks off! :)

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
submitted by Brittany ~ The Sisters Cafe

2-3lb pork tenderloin (2 small-med pork loins)
1 1/2 C chopped parsley
1 1/2 C chopped cilantro
1/2 C loosely packed oregano leaves*
2 T fresh lime juice
1 T red wine vinegar
3 T chopped garlic (6-7 cloves)
1 t kosher salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil

*Fresh is best, but if you don't have access to fresh oregano, you could use fresh cilantro and parsley and add in 1 Tbs plus 1 teaspoon  dried oregano leaves.

Place pork tenderloins in a ziplock bag and set aside.

Place parsley, cilantro, oregano, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.  Pulse several times until finely chopped.  Remove mixture and place in a bowl.  Add red pepper flakes and then stir in olive oil by hand.

Remove 1/2-3/4 C. chimichurri (the herb mixture you just made) and place in bag with pork tenderloins.  You just need enough to coat them well.  Be careful to not cross-contaminate since you will be serving the remaining chimichurri over the top of the finished meat.  Seal bag and set aside to marinade for about an hour or longer if you need to.  Place plastic wrap over the remaining chimichurri and set aside until ready to serve.

When ready to cook, preheat grill.  Remove tenderloins from bag and let excess marinade drip off.  Place on grill and cook for about 5-8 minutes before flipping to the other side.  You want the internal temp to be about 160 degrees, so check with a thermometer and take it off the grill when it reaches 155-158 since it will continue to cook a bit as it sits.  Remove from grill and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.  Slice, and serve with remaining chimichurri drizzled on top.

recipe source: Our Best Bites

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