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Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless pork loin
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1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
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1 cup fresh chervil leaves (see Tip)
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 cup fresh parsley leaves
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
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1 ice cube
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Season pork with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Place it, fat-side down, in a large roasting pan or cast-iron skillet. Cook over low heat until the fat layer is brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Using tongs, turn the pork over. Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 145°, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine chervil, cilantro, parsley, 1/2 cup oil, ice cube, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Thinly slice the pork and serve with any pan drippings and the salsa verde.
Tip
Chervil, a tender leafy herb used widely in French cuisine, tastes similar to parsley but with a gentle, slightly anise-like flavor. If your grocery store doesn't have it, you can substitute equal parts fresh parsley and tarragon for the chervil.
To make ahead
Refrigerate salsa verde (Step 4) for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
285 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
2g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Serving Size 3 oz. pork & 2 Tbsp. salsa verde | |
Calories 285 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
Vitamin A 136IU | 3% |
Sodium 417mg | 18% |
Potassium 441mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.