Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Description
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin combines a boneless pork tenderloin with a filling of spinach, mozzarella cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, lightly seasoned with Italian herbs. The tenderloin is carefully slit, flattened, filled, then rolled and tied to secure the stuffing inside. After seasoning the outside with salt and pepper, it roasts at 400°F along with olive oil coated potato pieces. The cooking time ensures the pork reaches a safe internal temperature while the potatoes turn golden and crisp. This preparation offers a balanced dish with the savory filling complementing the mild pork and hearty potatoes.
The pork tenderloin provides a tender, juicy texture when roasted properly, while the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes add bursts of mild earthiness and sweetness. Mozzarella melts within the roll, helping bind the flavors. The potatoes roasted on the same pan absorb some pork flavor and have a nicely browned exterior. This method creates a convenient one-pan meal.
Serve the stuffed pork tenderloin sliced to showcase the filling, ideally accompanied by the roasted potatoes and perhaps a simple green salad or steamed vegetables to complete the plate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup tomatoes sliced, sun dried
- 1/2 box spinach thawed and excess water squeezed out, frozen
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoona olive oil
- 1 pound potato sliced or cut into 1 inch pieces, small
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- Cut a deep slit all the way down the length of the pork - do not cut all the way through. Lay the pork open like a book and pound to approximately 3/4 inch thick with a meat mallet.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the pork. Layer the spinach, cheese and sun dried tomatoes over one side of the pork.
- Roll the pork up tightly and secure with lengths of kitchen twine - tie each string about 2-3 inches apart.
- Season the outside of the pork generously with salt and pepper. Place the pork on the lined sheet pan.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl. Add the olive oil to the bowl; toss the vegetables to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place the potatoes on the sheet pan around the pork.
- Place the pan in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until potatoes are browned and tender and the internal temperature of the pork reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), on a meat thermometer.
- Remove pork from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the string and slice the pork. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with the potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1010mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4385IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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