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Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust

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This Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust recipe is without a doubt in my top 3 all time pork dishes! So juicy and tender!

I have finally made up my mind what I am serving on Easter Day. I don’t know why it takes me so long to decide…I always go back and forth until last minute when it comes down to the point that I have to cook something 🙂 Is this ever happening to you?

One of the reasons I think it happens is because every year for Easter, we love to make a new international dish. Usually, it involves lamb, as we love our lamb beyond words can describe (it is an Aussie thing)…but this year I have decided to make a pork dish.

Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust

I didn’t have pork in my mind at all until I came across this Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust (Lomba de Porco com Queijo) recently and I knew I had to try it. I am obsessed with Brazilian recipes and if I see mentioned Chimichurri in a recipe, that’s it, I have to make it.

Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust

This Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust is without a doubt in my top 3 all time pork dishes! I promise, you and your guests will be beyond happy with this recipe. It is juicy and moist, full of flavors and the parmesan crust gives that salty, crunchy finish…It is definitely a keeper!

Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust

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Brazilian Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Crust
Course: Main
Cuisine: Brazilian
Author: Adore Foods
Ingredients
  • 3 pork tenderloins medium size
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper
Chimichurri Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. To make Chimichurri marinade, finely chop fresh parsley and garlic cloves and combine in a bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then the olive oil, dried oregano and red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  2. Trim the pork tenderloins of any fat, then drizzle with lime juice and place in a large bowl together with Chimichurri marinade. Toss to ensure it is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and leave it in the fridge for at leaf 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Place a grill pan over high heat and cook the pork 3-4 minutes on each side until evenly browned all over (15 minutes, in total) Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking it for another 10 minutes, turning it frequently. The tenderloin should be slightly stingy to the tough (timings may vary depending on the thickness of the fillet)
  4. Remove the pork and roll it in grated Parmesan until evenly coated. Place it back on the grill and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted and is golden brown. The pork should be just firm and the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer.
  5. Rest for 5-10 minutes, slice and serve with salad on side
Recipe Notes

This recipe was adapted from Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond book, 2014

 Looking for some more amazing Brazilian recipes? You have to try these:

Cheese Breads

 Seafood Stew (Moqueca de Camaroes)

Carrot Cake

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  1. Indah Susanti says

    April 2, 2015 at 10:49 am

    This looks so delicious for Easter dining. We haven’t set up any menu yet but your blog is certainly our inspiration 🙂

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    • Adore Foods says

      April 6, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you so much Indah!

      Reply
  2. Lokness says

    April 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Oana, this pork is sooooo juicy! Mouthwatering! I love Brazilian food too, but never made chimichurri. I am going to try this next week! Enjoy your Easter weekend!

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    • Adore Foods says

      April 6, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you! Hope you had a wonderful weekend too 🙂 I am almost sure you’ll love chimichurri. Since discovering it, last summer, a small jar is always in my fridge….

      Reply
      • Lokness says

        April 23, 2015 at 11:24 pm

        Just made this for dinner tonight! Juicy and tasty! I just cooked it a little too much this time. I will make it again soon. 😉

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        • Adore Foods says

          April 27, 2015 at 5:02 pm

          So glad you loved it! I know, it is a little bit tricky cooking the pork just right. Some of the tenderloins are thinner than others and you can get tricked very easily

          Reply
  3. ramblingtart says

    April 2, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    This sounds absolutely scrumptious!! I love a good pork roast with a savory coating. 🙂

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    • Adore Foods says

      April 6, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you! I was so surprised how delicious it was 🙂 hope you’ll get the chance to try it.

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    April 2, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    You have cooked this pork tenderloin to perfection. And the addition of a parmesan crust sounds divine!

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    • Adore Foods says

      April 6, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you! The parmesan crust is amazing 🙂

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Pork tenderloin is one of my absolute all time favorites of anytime ever. Can’t wait to try this parmesan crust. It’s perfect for Easter but, as I said, I would eat it at 5am on a Tuesday. The. Best!

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    • Adore Foods says

      July 7, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you Christine! You are so right! This pork tenderloin is perfect any day…or morning 🙂 Have made this recipe for 6 times now since Easter…that good it is!

      Reply

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