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Perfect Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Spinach and Feta

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A quick and easy stuffed pork tenderloin recipe featuring a savory spinach and feta filling, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds / 16 to 24 ounces)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 120 grams), roughly chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2.6 ounces / 75 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Butterfly the pork tenderloin by slicing lengthwise down the center, leaving about ½ inch intact on one side. Lay flat and gently pound to about ½ inch thickness.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach and garlic, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the butterflied pork, leaving a ½ inch border around edges.
  6. Roll the pork back up starting from the long edge, tucking in the filling. Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
  7. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed tenderloin seam-side down for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  8. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  9. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Slice into ¾-inch thick slices and serve.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for perfect doneness. Let the meat rest before slicing to keep it juicy. If you don’t have kitchen twine, toothpicks work but remember to remove before serving. For a gluten-free touch, coat pork with almond flour before searing. Variations include swapping pork for portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian option or using goat cheese instead of feta.

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