Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of bacon, the tender juiciness of pork tenderloin, and the delightful warmth of cornbread stuffing. This Cornbread-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a dish that will steal the spotlight at any dinner table. Imagine succulent pork tenderloin, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection, wrapped in crispy bacon and generously filled with a flavorful cornbread stuffing made from scratch. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of preparing this mouthwatering dish, ensuring a successful and delightful culinary experience. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly cooked pork tenderloin, mastering the art of bacon wrapping, and creating a cornbread stuffing that bursts with flavor. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this extraordinary dish.
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BACON WRAPPED STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
This is a old family recipe that I have been making for years. Serve with homemade apple sauce.
Provided by JENNAMARAL
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Slice the pork almost in half, but do not cut all the way through. Butterfly the sides until the pork is open enough to stuff.
- Mix torn bread, melted butter, poultry seasoning, onion, and celery in a bowl until bread is evenly coated with butter and seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Stuff the pork tenderloin with the bread mixture. Wrap the pork around the filling and secure closed with toothpicks. Wrap bacon slices around the stuffed tenderloin. Season top of tenderloin with black pepper.
- Cook in the preheated oven until pork is cooked through, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 91.4 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 505.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a sheet pan in the oven to preheat.
- Slice the pork tenderloin lengthwise, so it will open like a book, being careful to not cut all the way through. Open the loin and gently pound with a meat mallet until it is an even thickness and rectangular in shape.
- Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper. Spread the cream cheese in an even layer on the meat, leaving a 1/2 inch of pork uncovered around the edges. Spread the pesto on top of the cream cheese, then sprinkle on the pine nuts and sundried tomatoes. Top with an even layer of spinach. Starting on one of the longer sides of your rectangle, roll the meat closed into a long tube and set aside.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface and lay out the bacon so the slices overlap slightly. Lay the rolled pork tenderloin at one end of the bacon strip arrangement, seam-side down. Using the plastic wrap, roll the bacon up and around the meat.
- Using butcher's twine, tie around the bacon at 2-inch intervals along the length of the roll, so that the bacon cannot come loose during cooking. Tuck the meat closed on both ends and secure with toothpicks.
- Place the pork, seam-side down, on the heated sheet pan and roast until the bacon is browned and the pork is cooked, about 45 minutes. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing.
CORNBREAD-BACON STUFFING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add the celery, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Whisk the eggs, parsley and scallions in a large bowl. Add the cornbread and potato bread cubes, the pecans and the vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into cubes and dot over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden brown, about 20 more minutes.
CORNBREAD AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
This is a simple make ahead recipe and it freezes well. Use for stuffing turkey, chicken, pork loin chops or bake in a casserole dish. Read through the recipe before beginning, you'll see how simple it is! Chicken or vegetable broth can be used in this recipe.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- One to two days ahead, make one pan of cornbread according to the box instructions. Let this sit out overnight and get a firm (almost hard) crust.
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook onion and celery in butter until soft. Remove from heat, allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, sausage, onions and celery. Add sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- In 1/4 cup increments, add chicken or vegetable broth to stuffing mixture. Toss gently until evenly moist. Loosely stuff in fowl or casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until heated to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 467.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right pork tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds in weight and has a firm, even texture.
- Make sure the cornbread stuffing is well-seasoned: The cornbread stuffing is what gives this dish its flavor, so make sure it is well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Wrap the pork tenderloin tightly with bacon: This will help to keep the juices in and prevent the pork from drying out.
- Cook the pork tenderloin to the proper temperature: The internal temperature of the pork tenderloin should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 150 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well.
- Let the pork tenderloin rest before carving: This will help to keep the juices in and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
Conclusion:
Cornbread-stuffed bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender pork, savory cornbread stuffing, and crispy bacon is sure to please everyone at the table.
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