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

Method

  • 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.