crab stuffed pork tenderloin

Cleveland, OH
Updated on Nov 27, 2012

A little effort but well worth it. This original recipe took the runner-up title in the 2010 Food and Wine magazine / LG Electronics "Taste of Something Better Contest" in Beverly Hills California.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded
  • 6-8 ounces crab meat, dungeness crab preferred
  • 2-4 ounces spinach, fresh
  • 2 sticks celery, diced
  • 1 - onions, small white diced
  • 1/2 - green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter-unsalted
  • 1/4 cup vegatable oil

How To Make crab stuffed pork tenderloin

  • Step 1
    Butterfly and pound out pork tenderloin between 2 pieces of plastic wrap until about 1/4 in thick.
  • Step 2
    Season both sides with salt and pepper
  • Step 3
    Layer with spinach leafs until covered. Leave 1 inch clear around edges.
  • Step 4
    Mix crab, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic and mayonnaise, season to taste.
  • Step 5
    Place crab mixture on top of spinach covered tenderloin, cover crab mixture with additional spinach, again leave 1 inch clear edge.
  • Step 6
    Roll and tie closed with kitchen string.
  • Step 7
    Sear on all sides in oven proof Skillet in Oil and Butter.
  • Step 8
    Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Rest 5 minutes, slice on diagonal with sharp knife and serve.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Category: Seafood
Keyword: #crab
Keyword: #Stuffed
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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