Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Pork Recipes Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 4.9 (8) 8 Reviews This mouthwatering pork tenderloin is stuffed with chorizo, cheese and spinach. Once you master stuffing a pork tenderloin--you just cut the tenderloin almost in half lengthwise, pound it, fill it and tie it closed with kitchen string--you won't want it any other way. Serve with sautéed red peppers tossed with capers, parsley and sherry vinegar and roasted potatoes. To double this recipe, use 2 skillets or brown the tenderloins one at a time. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ½ cup shredded smoked or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 ounces Spanish chorizo (see Note) or hard salami, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1-1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine spinach, cheese, chorizo (or salami) and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Combine garlic, 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in another bowl; set aside. To butterfly the tenderloin, lay it on a large cutting board. Holding the knife blade flat and parallel to the board, make a lengthwise cut through the center of the meat, stopping short of the opposite edge so that the tenderloin remains in one piece. Open as you would a book. Cover with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy pan, pound the pork to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Spread the spinach mixture in the center of the pork, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Starting at a long side, roll up the pork to enclose the filling. To keep the stuffing from falling out during roasting, fold in about 1 inch of the two short ends as you roll. Tie kitchen string firmly lengthwise around the roast to secure the two ends, then tie it crosswise at 2-inch intervals. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and lightly brown the pork on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total. Brush the top with the reserved garlic mixture; season with pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest on a clean cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Note: Spanish-style chorizo is a seasoned, fully cooked smoked pork sausage. Find it near other cured sausages in well-stocked supermarkets, specialty food stores or online at tienda.com. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 345 Calories 22g Fat 4g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 345 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 4g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 1g Protein 33g 66% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 101mg 34% Vitamin A 8454IU 169% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 107mcg 27% Sodium 669mg 29% Calcium 199mg 15% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 91mg 22% Potassium 767mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved