Description
Mediterranean zest elevates this Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. Succulent flavors dance across your palate, promising a delightful culinary journey through Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 boneless pork tenderloin (1–2 lbs / 0.45–0.9 kg)
Aromatic Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 6 ounces (170 grams) goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently transform whole onions into a golden, silky caramel using butter over medium-low heat, requiring patience for approximately 30-40 minutes.
- Infuse caramelized onions with fragrant sage, then transfer the aromatic mixture to a separate mixing bowl.
- Utilize remaining butter to wilt fresh spinach, quickly introducing minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds before removing from heat source.
- Prepare roasting environment by preheating oven to 450F and lining pan with protective aluminum foil.
- Create a delicate butterfly cut along pork tenderloin’s length, generously seasoning interior with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Carefully spread cranberry sauce across opened tenderloin, maintaining a small border, then strategically layer wilted spinach, caramelized onions, and creamy goat cheese.
- Tightly roll tenderloin into compact cylinder, securing with kitchen twine and seasoning exterior with additional salt and pepper.
- Roast tenderloin for 30-35 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 140-145F for optimal doneness.
- Allow meat to rest peacefully for 10-15 minutes before slicing, ensuring juices redistribute throughout the tender protein.
Notes
- Timing Matters Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop deep, rich flavor without burning.
- Cheese Selection Choose creamy goat cheese that melts easily and complements the pork’s richness.
- Twine Technique Use kitchen twine evenly spaced to maintain a tight roll and ensure uniform cooking.
- Temperature Control Let pork rest after roasting to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg