stuffed pork tenderloin with spinach ham & cheese

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Nov 1, 2022

This is the perfect choice for special occasions, Thanksgiving or the Holidays

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
  • 4 slices (thin) black forest ham, or as needed
  • 5 ounces (1/2 package) chopped frozen spinach, thawed, drained and excess liquid squeezed out
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or more to taste and divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste and divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

How To Make stuffed pork tenderloin with spinach ham & cheese

  • Step 1
    Score meat in half lengthwise. Place some plastic wrap over and using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten it down to ¼ to 3/8th –inch thick; discard cling film.
  • Step 2
    Place slices of ham on top and set aside. Preheat oven to 375ºF
  • Step 3
    In a mixing bowl, add spinach, cream cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic, rosemary, hot paprika, ¼ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Stir the ingredients until evenly blended.
  • Step 4
    Spoon the spinach mixture on the pork. Roll up the meat while tucking the ends in. Keep in place with kitchen twine and secure the ends with toothpicks; season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    In an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. When hot, add tenderloin, seam side down, and cook until brown, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Flip the meat over and move the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF to 145ºF.
  • Step 7
    Remove from the heat, transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil forming a tent to keep it warm. Let it rest 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Step 8
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/VgxDv_UgeQQ

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