Juicy, tender Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is filled with a Mediterranean spinach and feta cheese blend and then covered in a tangy balsamic and rosemary sauce. Any home cook can make this gorgeous pork tenderloin recipe with restaurant-worthy results!
Poor pork tenderloin. Can you imagine living under the shadow of bacon your whole life? Talk about feeling like the ugly duckling. While bacon has entire fan clubs dedicated to celebrating its goodness, pork tenderloin has faced a myriad of insults–too dry, too tough, too flavorless.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
For the filling:
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves
Pinch red pepper flakes
5 cups packed baby spinach
Pinch salt
1/2 a 7 ounce container sundried tomatoes packed in oil (About 6 tomato pieces), chopped
3 ounces feta cheese
For the coating:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 heaping teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
For the filling:
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pepper flakes and grate the 3 cloves of garlic into the oil. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and allow it to wilt, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt then remove the mixture from heat. Place the spinach mixture in a paper towel and squeeze gently (be careful, it’s hot!) to release any excess moisture. Place the spinach in a small bowl and stir in chopped tomatoes and feta cheese. Set aside.
For the topping:
Combine balsamic, oil, mustard, rosemary, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
To assemble:
Slice the tenderloin down the middle lengthwise, leaving just about a 1/2 inch intact on one side. Open the top half and lay it flat. Spread the spinach mixture evenly down the center of the loin. Fold the top half back in place and use butcher’s string to tie it together in 3-4 places. Place the pork loin in a roasting pan then smear all sides with the topping.
Roast the tenderloin for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 375 degrees and roast an additional 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the loin reads at least 145 degrees. Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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