TENDER STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Tender Stuffed Pork Tenderloin image

"My grandmother often prepared this stuffed pork loin for Sunday dinner. She loved to cook and eat, especially when she had someone to share her food with." - Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 to 1 pound)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 bacon strip

Steps:

Make a lengthwise slit about three-fourths of the way through tenderloin; open tenderloin so it lies flat. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add bread crumbs; saute until crumbs are golden brown. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, sage, rosemary, salt, pepper and enough egg to moisten the ingredients. , Spread stuffing on one long side of tenderloin to within 1/4 in. of edges. Close meat and place bacon on top; tie with kitchen string. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 719mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.