Pork tenderloin, lightly crispy on the outside, perfectly pink inside, it is one of the most versatile pieces of meat you can cook with.

Served with yams, sliced thickly and roasted – they were the perfect accompaniment to this slightly spicy, very herbaceous chimichurri sauce.
If you haven’t had chimichurri, you must give it a try! So good, it brings any meat to life, and works equally well on on roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- About 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- About 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Pork Tenderloin:
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat, patted dry
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Lime juice, for drizzling
- Parsley sprigs, for garnish
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I like to butterfly the pork tenderloin, and pound the thicker areas enough so that it is equally thick – that really helps it cook evenly.
- Combine the garlic, jalapeno and vinegar in a bowl. Stir in the parsley, oregano, and lime juice. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside at room temperature to allow the flavors to marry.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the chimichurri to serve and marinate the pork in the rest. Put the pork and marinade in a sealable plastic bag and set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill or oven broiler to high.
- Remove the pork from the marinade, wiping off any excess. Season both sides with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and place on the grill. Grill the pork on the hottest part of the barbecue for 4 minutes per side, until well charred. Allow the tenderloin to rest for about 5 minutes prior to slicing. Spoon some chimichurri over the meat, drizzle with lime juice, garnish with parsley, and serve with the remaining sauce at the table.

Make sure it rests! So important to allow the meat to sit long enough to for the juices to settle in and your pork will always by tender and juicy.