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Grilled Tenderloin with Garlic-Cilantro Butter

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

 

Garlic-Cilantro Butter:

1 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons minced roasted garlic (about 12 garlic cloves) (see below)

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1. Cut tenderloins crosswise into 1-inch pieces, flatten slightly. Combine next five ingredients; marinate pork in mixture 4 hours, refrigerated. Remove pork from marinade; panbroil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side.
2. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon of Garlic-Cilantro Butter. Serve with rice, if desired
3. For Garlic-Cilantro Butter: Process together butter, fresh cilantro, roasted garlic and lime juice.

Makes 6 servings.

To Roast Garlic: Place 12 or more peeled garlic cloves in small baking dish. Cover with olive oil. Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes, until garlic is soft..

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.