Description
A festive and foolproof guide to preparing an irresistible stuffed pork tenderloin perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin (1–1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Kitchen twine or toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Butterfly the pork tenderloin by slicing it lengthwise without cutting all the way through and open it like a book.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, garlic, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the opened tenderloin and fold it back over.
- Secure the roll with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed tenderloin, about 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider infusing the oil with herbs before searing. This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to experiment with different stuffing ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg