Stuffed Pork Tenderloin looks and tastes like it just came from a restaurant kitchen! Each slice is a spiral of juicy, savory pork with a mushroom, bacon, and herb filling that accents and elevates the meat. Every bite is fanciful and filling, and you won’t want to miss a morsel of it. Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is amazing on its own or with a side of roast potatoes or leafy greens.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 ounces brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the bacon.
Step 3 –Cook the bacon until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the sliced mushrooms and onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the garlic, and parsley, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6 –Transfer the mixture to a plate.
Step 7 –Cut a slit in the tenderloin down the long end, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Step 8 –Open the tenderloin like a book and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap.
Step 9 –Pound the tenderloin with the flat side of a meat mallet until the tenderloin is 1/2-inch thick. Try not to tear through the meat.
Step 10 –Remove the plastic wrap.
Step 11 –Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the surface of the tenderloin, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edges.
Step 12 –Roll the tenderloin up tightly starting with the long end. It should resemble a hot dog.
Step 13 –Secure the ends with toothpicks, poking them through the meat (parallel) to create a flat cooking surface.
Step 14 –Season the tenderloin with the remaining salt and pepper.
Step 15 –Heat the same skillet over medium heat.
Step 16 –Add the remaining olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place the tenderloin in the skillet toothpick side down.
Step 17 –Sear the tenderloin on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 18 –Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part reads 145 degrees F.
Step 19 –Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board.
Step 20 –Brush the tenderloin with the pan drippings and let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 21 –Slice the tenderloin into rings.
Step 22 –Brush the rings with the pan drippings.
Step 23 –Garnish with parsley and serve.
