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Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin

Baked pork tenderloin marinated in a vibrant cilantro chimichurri and then baked to perfection!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword low carb pork tenderloin, pork tenderloin recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 335kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced, seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin

Instructions

  • Add the parsley, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, onion, salt, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and vinegar to a food processor or blender and process until nearly smooth.
  • Pour half of the mixture into a small dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add the pork tenderloin to a large zip top bag and add the remaining half of the chimichurri to the bag. Coat the pork in the sauce, seal bag, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Add the pork and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until pork reaches 145 degrees.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with reserved chimichurri.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 605mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g