Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

1 lb. Pork Tenderloin or 2 lb. Pork Loin Roast (use Publix, Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods)
¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1 Shallot, medium minced (optional)
½ cup Parmesan cheese* (¼ cup shredded & ¼ cup grated)
5 Tbls Olive Oil (1 Tbls & 4 Tbls)
2 pinches of salt, (divided)
¾ tsp pepper, fresh ground, (divided)
⅓ cup packed Parsley or Basil leaves, fresh
2 Tbls minced Thyme leaves, fresh
1 tsp minced Rosemary leaves, fresh
2 garlic cloves, minced OR 1 Tbls minced garlic (jar)

Can also use for Pork Loin

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack in the middle, set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine:
• ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Minced shallot
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbls of olive oil
• pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp of pepper
4. Using a fork, toss the mixture until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated with oil.
5. In the bowl of a food processor, combine:
• ⅓ cup Parsley (or basil)
• 1 tsp Rosemary
• Garlic
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• pinch of salt
• ½ tsp of pepper
• 3 - 4 Tbls olive oil
6. Process until smooth; about 10 - 12 one-second pulses.
7. Rub the outside of the roast with herb paste and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
8. Place the roast on the prepared wire rack and baking sheet.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the thickest part of the roast registers 145 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
10. Allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Serving Size: Servings: about 5 - 3 ounce portions

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAMILLER99.