Gorgonzola Stuffed Pork - tenderloin

Method

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut pork tenderloin in half lengthwise to make two long pieces.
• Use a meat mallet to pound them to about 1/2-inch thick.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine cheese, thyme and lemon zest.
• Mash well with a fork and set aside.
• Heat a large, dry, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add walnuts and toast, stirring often, until light brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir walnuts into the cheese mixture.
• Spread the mixture in a strip down the center of each pork piece.
• Roll up and secure with kitchen string or toothpicks.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear pork on all sides and each end for about 30 seconds.
• Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Remove string or toothpicks and slice to serve.