Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Salsa Verde & Balsamic Carrots

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 600 g Pork tenderloin, fillet

• Produce

  • 2 Carrots, large
  • 1 Handful Cilantro, fresh leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juice of
  • 1 Handful Parsley, fresh leaves

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Baby capers
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar, aged

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander seed, ground
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Generous pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tsp Coconut oil
  • 10 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground

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Description

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°
• Cut the pork loin into two halves. Place the pork on a cutting board and cover evenly with the spice rub. Use your fingers to press it in on all sides. Set aside.
• Coat the carrots in olive oil and scatter on a flat oven tray. Place in the oven, middle tray, for 12 minutes.
• Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork halves and cook for 3 minutes on each side, turning over 4 times
• (back, front and two sides) - a total of 12 minutes.
• Then transfer the pre-cooked pork to an oven tray with the carrots. Place them in the middle and move the carrots to the side. This is the time to turn over the carrots, if needed. Cook together for 10 more minutes at 400°
• While the pork and carrots are cooking, prepare the salsa verde.
• Place all ingredients in a food processor or a small blender and process into smooth, pesto like consistency. You can also chop all ingredients finely with a knife and combine in a small bowl. Set aside
• Remove the pork from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
• Push the carrots close together on the tray. Sprinkle evenly with salt and drizzle with the balsamic. Place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize slightly.
• Slice the pork and drizzle with a few tablespoons of salsa verde. Serve with a side salad, roasted carrots and extra salsa.
• Salsa verde will keep for 2-3 weeks in an airtight, clean jar. You can use as a marinade for chicken or shrimp, in salad dressings, as a condiment with meat and fish, or drizzled over scrambled eggs.