Prep time: 25 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Total time: 1 hr 10 mins | Yield: 4
Mouthwatering! This classy MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN is perfect for a company, family dinner, and date nights! A homemade dish with a restaurant-worthy result that is undoubtedly impressive!
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
Filling:
1 tsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves
Pinch red pepper flakes
5 c packed baby spinach
Pinch salt
1/2 a 7 oz container sundried tomatoes packed in oil (about 6 tomato pieces), chopped
3 oz feta cheese
Coating:
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 heaping teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 tp black pepper
How to make MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees.
Filling:
Step 1: In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Once the oil is hot, add the pepper flakes and grated garlic to the skillet. Saute for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Lightly sprinkle with salt. Take away from the heat.
Step 4: In a paper towel, put the spinach and gently squeeze, releasing the excess moisture.
Step 5: In a small bowl, transfer the spinach. Add in the chopped tomatoes and feta cheese. Stir well and set aside.
Topping:
Step 1: In a small bowl, place the topping ingredients (balsamic, oil, mustard, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper). Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Assemble:
Step 1: Slice down the middle lengthwise of the tenderloin and leave around half-inch intact on one side. Open the top half of the tenderloin and lay it flat.
Step 2: Down the centre of the loin, evenly spread the spinach mixture. Fold the top half back and secure with butcher’s string and tie in 3 to 4 places.
Step 3: In a roasting pan, transfer the pork loin. With the topping, smear the entire side of the loin.
Step 4: Place inside the preheated oven. Roast for about 15 minutes. Adjust the heat to 375 degrees and continue to roast for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for at least 10 minutes.
Step 6: Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
YIELD: 4, SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 463 | TOTAL FAT: 23g | SATURATED FAT: 7g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 14g | CHOLESTEROL: 143mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 13g | FIBER: 3g | SUGAR: 3g | PROTEIN: 50g
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
- Filling:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 5 c packed baby spinach
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 a 7 oz container sundried tomatoes packed in oil (about 6 tomato pieces), chopped
- 3 oz feta cheese
- Coating:
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 heaping teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 tp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees.
Filling:
Step 1: In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Once the oil is hot, add the pepper flakes and grated garlic to the skillet. Saute for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Lightly sprinkle with salt. Take away from the heat.
Step 4: In a paper towel, put the spinach and gently squeeze, releasing the excess moisture.
Step 5: In a small bowl, transfer the spinach. Add in the chopped tomatoes and feta cheese. Stir well and set aside.
Topping:
Step 1: In a small bowl, place the topping ingredients (balsamic, oil, mustard, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper). Whisk until smooth and set aside.
Assemble:
Step 1: Slice down the middle lengthwise of the tenderloin and leave around half-inch intact on one side. Open the top half of the tenderloin and lay it flat.
Step 2: Down the centre of the loin, evenly spread the spinach mixture. Fold the top half back and secure with butcher's string and tie in 3 to 4 places.
Step 3: In a roasting pan, transfer the pork loin. With the topping, smear the entire side of the loin.
Step 4: Place inside the preheated oven. Roast for about 15 minutes. Adjust the heat to 375 degrees and continue to roast for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for at least 10 minutes.
Step 6: Slice and serve. Enjoy!
