Description
This Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is the perfect holiday dish, featuring tender pork filled with a savory stuffing of spinach, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s an easy, flavorful, and healthy option for your next celebration. Ideal for busy cooks, this recipe comes together quickly, making it the best choice for any festive meal.
Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin (1.5 – 2 lbs)
- Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
- Bread Crumbs (1 cup, gluten-free optional)
- Fresh Spinach (2 cups)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Sun-dried Tomatoes (½ cup, chopped)
- Parmesan Cheese (½ cup, grated)
- Fresh Herbs (rosemary, thyme, and sage, 1 tsp each)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Stuffing: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and spinach until softened. Stir in bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Pork: Butterfly the pork tenderloin and stuff it with the prepared mixture. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the stuffed tenderloin on all sides until golden brown.
- Roast the Pork: Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the stuffing a day before and store it in the fridge.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free bread crumbs and dairy-free cheese for a vegan or dairy-free version.
- Slow Cooker: For a more hands-off approach, sear the pork and cook it on low in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g