Name: Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 210 min
Ingredients: 1 10oz bottle of BRIANNAS Red Wine Vinaigerette; 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 cup fresh parsley; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup oregano; 2 limes (juiced); 1 teaspoon salt; pork tenderloin

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Imagine the most tender, flavorful juicy pork in your life smoked to perfection in under 30 minutes! This meal has legit become my favorite meal this year. It's impressive to cook for friends and family and simple enough for a quick busy weeknight dinner! This smoked pork tenderloin with a homemade chimichurri recipe will change your life.

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STEP ONE : MAKE YOUR CHIMICHURRI

What is chimichurri? Chimichurri comes from Argentina. Its made with red wine, olive oil, garlic and parsley. Several cultures have dishes very similar with different oils and spices but full of parsley and fresh herbs. Here in the US we often make Chimichurri with a combination of herb, which is my favorite way too! You can change up the herbs to how you prefer also!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CHIMICHURRI?

For this chimichurri recipe I'm substituting the red wine vinegar and olive oil for this delicious BRIANNAS Organic Red Wine Vinaigrette. It has a sweeter, deeper flavor and will marinate the pork loin with a stronger flavor. You will love it!

You will also need

garlic
salt
oregano
parsley
cilantro
lime

HOW TO MAKE CHIMICHURRI RECIPE-

pour the entire 10 oz bottle of BRIANNAS Red Wine Vinaigrette in blender or food processor.
add chopped garlic, lime, and salt
add fresh oregano
add cilantro and parsley
in your blender or food processor pulse the dressing until the herbs are minced but not blended completely.

HOW TO MARINATE PORK LOIN

I prefer using fresh pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin usually comes in a pack with two loins. I usually cook both, but you can save one and part of the marinate for later in the week. Or freeze!

Use the BRIANNAS locator page to find the Organic Red Wine Vinaigrette near you! Just Click Here.

Now that your chimichurri is completed use half of the dressing to marinate the pork tenderloin in an air tight bag or container. Let marinate for 3-4 hours. I love using a red wine vinegar when marinating meat. It helps to not only flavor, but tenderize the meat. The oil from this vinaigrette will help keep in the juices while its cooking.

HOW TO SMOKE PORK TENDERLOIN

Faster smoking method

I prefer this method over slow smoking. The tenderloin still comes out perfectly! Lean meats tend to do better grilled or cooked quickly over high heat. Preheat your smoker to 400. When its heated cook each side for 6-8 minutes. If you want a slightly pink middle cook for 6 minutes. For a well-done pork tenderloin cook for 8 minutes

Slow Smoking

Preheat smoker to 225 and cook pork loin until it reaches internal temp of 145. It will take about 2-3 hours.

Let Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

HOW TO SERVE PORK TENDERLOIN

Thinly slice your pork tenderloin and drizzle more fresh chimichurri dressing over the pork. I love to reserve some chimichurri dressing for others to add additional sauce to their personal preference. I also love to dip my veggies and potatoes into this delicious fresh sauce.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SMOKED PORK LOIN?

Some of my favorite side dishes to serve this meal with is fresh grilled veggies or roasted potatoes! They also pair so well with the extra chimichurri dressing!

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Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri