Herb-Crusted, Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 lbs pork tenderloin (1 or 2 pieces)
herbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme (2 if fresh)
1 teaspoon dried basil (2 if fresh)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (2 if fresh)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
prepared stuffing
8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces goat cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
5 pieces bacon

Preparation

1. Cook bacon until crisp. Once cooked & cool, chop finely.
2. Thaw and drain spinach.
3. In a medium metal bowl on very low heat, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, spinach, & bacon. The heat allows easier mixing.
4. Butterfly tenderloin(s).
5. Tenderize tenderloin with mallet.
6. Place stuffing in tenderloin & tie with kitchen twine.
7. Combine rub mixture ingredients and massage onto outside of tenderloin(s).
8. Roast tenderloin(s) at 475 deg F for 30 minutes.
9. Continue roasting at 400 deg F for 45-60 min or until pork reaches internal temp of 165 deg F.
10. Remove and let cool for 20 minutes while pork continues to cook.