Description
A show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday dinner, this Christmas Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is filled with classic flavors and is perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Kitchen twine (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Butterfly the pork tenderloin by making a deep lengthwise cut down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Flatten the tenderloin gently to create an even surface.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, apples, caramelized onions, thyme, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the butterflied tenderloin.
- Fold the tenderloin back together and tie with kitchen twine if desired.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tenderloin on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable; feel free to swap in your favorite stuffing ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg