Pork Loin with Chimichurri Sauce

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Pork loin filet is marinated in chimichurri sauce then roasted for this easy, elegant main course.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Smithfield® Original Pork Loin Filet

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Place pork roast in self-sealing plastic bag. Combine parsley, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until minced. Add remaining ingredients and process to blend.

  2. Reserve 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce; set aside. Coat pork in plastic bag with remaining mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight.

  3. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork from marinade and place on rack in shallow pan (discard any leftover marinade). Roast 30 to 35 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

  4. Serve sliced loin filet with reserved chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
18g Fat
5g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 727mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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