Pork Chimichurri

The Argentine version of pesto is called chimichurri.

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Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

1	lb.	pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

4	Tablespoons	olive oil

2	Tablespoons	dried oregano

2	Tablespoons	chopped fresh parsley

2	cloves	garlic, crushed

1	teaspoon	paprika

1/4	teaspoon	salt

1/2	teaspoon	crushed red pepper flakes

1/2	teaspoon	ground black pepper

1/2	teaspoon	ground white pepper


You'll also need:
		Wooden skewers* (or metal skewers)


Serving Suggestion:
		Chunks of precooked sweet potato

		Poblano pepper, cut into 1-inch slices

		Black beans

		Cooked rice

Nutrition Facts

Yield: Serves 4

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories:	331.1
Calories From Fat:	180
Total Fat:	20.8g
Saturated Fat:	4.3g
Cholesterol:	89.5mg
Sodium:	210mg
Total Carbohydrates:	3.3g
Dietary Fiber:	1.7g
Sugars:	0.2g
Protein:	32.2g

Nutritional data does not include sweet potato, poblano pepper, black beans or cooked rice.

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Combine pork, oil, oregano, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt and peppers together well in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.

Prepare a hot fire in grill; remove pork cubes from marinade (discarding any remaining marinade) and thread onto wooden skewers*. Grill over direct heat, for 10-12 minutes turning as necessary, to cook and brown evenly.

*Soak skewers in water prior to use to prevent wood from charring.

The Argentine version of pesto is called chimichurri. Prepare vegetable skewers by threading precooked sweet potato and poblano pepper chunks onto skewers and grill until warm and grill marks appears on vegetables. Serve meat and vegetable skewers over a bed of black beans and rice.

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board.

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Customer Comments

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Robert Franklin, WI

“This recipe is outstanding! Highly recommended. The whole family enjoyed it.”

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