The pork tenderloin with almond and parmesan crust is a tasty yet refined second course, ideal also for a special occasion lunch.
Very simple to prepare, pork tenderloin is flavorful meat but definitely low in fat, as the tenderloin is certainly the leanest cut of this animal.
The crunchy crust made of almonds and parmesan gives the tenderloin that extra flavor that will allow you to win over even the most demanding palates.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 326.89 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.19 (g) of which sugars 0.60 (g)
- Proteins 31.66 (g)
- Fat 21.01 (g) of which saturated 4.43 (g)of which unsaturated 3.41 (g)
- Fibers 1.28 (g)
- Sodium 610.23 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 125 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Pork Tenderloin with Almond and Parmesan Crust
- 1.1 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1.75 oz blanched almonds
- 1.4 oz grated parmesan
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 sprig sage
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Thermometer probe
Preparation of the Pork Tenderloin with Almond and Parmesan Crust
Preparing the pork tenderloin with almond and parmesan crust is very simple.
First, coarsely chop the almonds and mix them in a bowl with the grated parmesan; also add the finely chopped sage and rosemary.
Place the pork tenderloin in a baking dish and massage it on all sides with the extra virgin olive oil and salt.
Sprinkle the pork tenderloin with the almond, parmesan, and herb mixture to cover it completely, then drizzle it with a little more oil.
Insert the thermometer probe into the meat to reach the center, then place the pork tenderloin with almond and parmesan crust in a preheated oven at 392°F until the internal temperature reaches 158°F (depending on the thickness of the piece of meat, it will take about 35/40 minutes).
If the almond crust browns too much during cooking, cover the tenderloin with a sheet of aluminum foil.
When the pork tenderloin with almond and parmesan crust is cooked, take it out of the oven and wait a couple of minutes before slicing it into not too thin slices and serving.
