Spinach-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
    1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
    1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
    4 slices provolone cheese
    2 cups fresh spinach
    1 ounce deli ham (2 thin slices)
Preparation
    Cut a lengthwise slit down center of tenderloin to within 1/2 inches of bottom. Open tenderloin so lays flat, then on each half make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inches of bottom. Cover with plastic wrap.
    Flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, remove wrap, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons each celery salt, garlic powder and pepper, then layer with cheese, spinach and ham. Press down gently.
    Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1 1/2 in to 2 inches intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle with remaining seasonings and place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
    Bake uncovered, at 425\u00b0F for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160\u00b0F Transfer to serving platter, and allow to stand for 10 minutes before removing strings and slicing.

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