Description
An irresistible Christmas stuffed pork tenderloin, balancing savory, sweet, and homey comfort — perfect for family gatherings and holiday dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Gather all ingredients and tools.
- Butterfly the pork tenderloin, making a deep cut lengthwise down the center, stopping about 1 inch from the other side.
- Flatten the tenderloin to an even 1/2–3/4 inch thickness using plastic wrap and a meat mallet.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the opened tenderloin. Fold the sides back together to form a roll and secure with twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed tenderloin on each side for about 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with a cranberry side and creamy mash. This dish is great for holiday gatherings and can be easily customized to fit different tastes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg