Chimichurri Stuffed Pork Loin
- 1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ears corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 pineapple slices
- With kitchen shears, snip 2 tablespoons parsley and 2 tablespoons cilantro, and combine with 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 clove of garlic; set aside.
- Butterfly pork loin and brush with oil.
- Spread remaining garlic on cut side of pork loin, season with pepper, and add remaining parsley, cilantro and lime zest.
- Roll loin back to original shape and tie at 2 inch intervals with kitchen string.
- Spread reserved herb mixture over outside of pork and season with black pepper.
- Grill pork over medium, indirect heat, covered, until internal thermometer registers 150 degrees F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, brush corn with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill corn during last 20 minutes of grilling the pork, turning occasionally.
- Grill pineapples during last 5 to 10 minutes of pork grilling time.
- When pork is done, remove pork and cover with foil; let rest 10 minutes (meat temperature should rise to 160 degrees F).
- Remove string, slice and serve.
fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, pork loin, salt, corn, butter, pineapple
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chimichurri-stuffed-pork-loin-390092 (may not work)