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Pecan Crusted Pork Loin

Pecan Crusted Pork Loin

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Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients  

  • 2 Lbs pork tenderloin - (may be more than 1 loin)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves - pulled from 1 small stem
  • 2 cups flat leaf parsley, loosely packed - rinsed well
  • 2 cups unsalted pecans
  • 2 tablespoon fresh sage leaves
  • 3 large cloves fresh garlic - skins removed, roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • olive oil for drizzling & greasing pan
  • 1 recipe Basil Awesome Sauce, Harissa Maple Glaze, Drunk as a Sailor Turkey Gravy or Parsley Mint Pesto - optional

Instructions

  • Several hours or a day ahead, crust the pork loin.
  • In a small bowl, combine the dijon mustard and honey. Coat the pork loin(s) on all sides with the honey mustard mix.
  • Put the pecans and rosemary in a food processor and pulse a few times until roughly chopped. Add remaining ingredients for the crust and chop until small uniform crumbs form. Pour on to a large plate or tray.
  • Press crust mixture onto all sides of pork loin(s). Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pork loin(s) on a greased baking sheet covered with aluminum foil for easy clean up or parchment paper. Drizzle a little olive oil on top of the pork loin(s). Insert an oven thermometer if you have one.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until it reaches your desired cook temp. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork loin(s). Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. I like my pork loin cooked to 160 degrees, knowing that it will still warm some after I take it out. This gives me a medium rare cook and it will be slightly pink when cut. Adjust by 5 degree increments to increase or decrease the cook level for your own preferences. I know there is quite a bit of discussion as to how cooked it is safe to eat meat, especially pork, so by all means- cook it as much as you feel is best for you!