Pork Tenderloin with Aji Verde Sauce

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Servings: 6

ingredients

3-4 pounds pork tenderloin (this is usually sold as 2 pieces of tenderloin)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons Pompeian Made Easy Fry Olive Oil
1 lime, juiced

For the Aji Verde Sauce:

1 bunch cilantro
3 jalapeno peppers
1 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Pompeian Made Easy Fry Olive Oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

preparation

Preheat oven to 350F
In a small bowl combine, black pepper, cumin, italian seasoning, chili powder, and salt. With your hands rub the spices thoroughly over all sides of the pork.
Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil In a large non-stick skillet, add the pork, cook on all sides until the outside is golden brown, about 5 minutes total. (This will sear the meat and keep the juices inside)
Transfer the pork to a parchment lined baking sheet, then drizzle with additional olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.
While the pork is cooking, in a blender combine all the ingredients for the Aji Verde sauce and blend until smooth.
Remove the pork from the oven and squeeze lime juice over each piece. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve drizzled with the Aji Verde sauce.

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