{"id":478,"date":"2021-12-15T22:22:31","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T23:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/?p=478"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:16:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:16:29","slug":"stuffed-pork-tenderloin-wrapped-in-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/brainanti.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/15\/stuffed-pork-tenderloin-wrapped-in-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"
This Pork Tenderloin is stuffed with an irresistible sage and apple stuffing, then wrapped in bacon and roasted until crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Stuffed pork tenderloin is an absolute show stopper of a dish. It looks fancy, but it\u2019s so easy to make. Plus it\u2019s outrageously delicious. Follow me\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s a number of different things you can stuff pork tenderloin with, but today we\u2019re going with a good old classic sage and apple stuffing. Mainly because sage and apple stuffing is horrendously delicious, but also because sage and apple individually pair so beautifully with pork<\/strong>. This stuffing also gives you a nice soft centre<\/strong>, which compliments the juicy pork and crispy bacon on the outside.<\/p>\n The stuffing itself is actually really simple to make. Just a few tips to ensure you end up with the best result possible:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Process shots: melt butter (photo 1), fry celery and onion (photo 2), fry apple, garlic, sage and thyme (photo 3), stir in dijon mustard (photo 4), add breadcrumbs and pecans (photo 5), stir in with a dash of stock or water (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re not familiar with pork tenderloin, it\u2019s readily available at most local supermarkets or butchers<\/strong>. It\u2019s essentially a long, narrow cut of pork from near the backbone<\/strong>, which as they name suggests is fairly tender. Don\u2019t confuse this with pork loin!<\/p>\n To stuff the pork tenderloin we want to flatten it so it\u2019s easy to roll. To do that we want to butterfly it.<\/p>\n Sounds tricky, but it\u2019s incredibly simple. Just slice it lengthways<\/strong> through the centre about half way down, then open out the tenderloin<\/strong> so it\u2019s even thickness. From there you want to flatten it so it\u2019s easy to roll<\/strong>. To do this you can use a rolling pin, mallet or even a heavy pan!<\/p>\n Most pork tenderloins are fairly lean<\/strong>, but if theres an excess of fat just simply trim it off before butterflying.<\/p>\n Process shots: lay tenderloin on chopping board (photo 1), butterfly (photo 2), flip (photo 3), lay over cling film (photo 4), pound (photos 5&6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now the tenderloin is flat and slightly larger, you\u2019ve got enough room to add the filling and roll it up. Just one extra step \u2013<\/p>\n Wrapping the tenderloin in bacon not only obviously adds more flavour,<\/strong> not only does it give you a gorgeous crispy casing<\/strong>, but it also helps secure<\/strong> the stuffed tenderloin. Without using bacon you run the risk of the tenderloin unwrapping (unless you use toothpicks).<\/p>\n Process shots: add bacon and cling film (photo 1), flip (photo 2), add stuffing (photo 3), roll (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When it comes to roasting the tenderloin make sure you place it in the tray seam-side-down<\/strong>, again just to make sure it doesn\u2019t unwrap as it roasts. You can roast it by itself if you\u2019ve got some other sides on the go. I typically add in any veg I need using up, just so you don\u2019t waste the flavour of the fat that renders down! Here I\u2019ve used potatoes, butternut squash and onions.<\/p>\n Because it\u2019s wrapped in bacon there\u2019s no need. You want the bacon exposed so it can crisp up. You\u2019d typically cover the tenderloin to keep it juicy, but the bacon essentially does that job.<\/p>\n Process shots: add tenderloin and veg to baking tray (photo 1), bake (photo 2).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to eat once the thickest part of the meat reaches 145F\/63C<\/strong>. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer for this recipe!<\/p>\n Yep! Just make it right up until the point of baking (keep it wrapped in cling film) then rest in the fridge overnight. Bring to room temp then bake as stated.<\/p>\n Roast it at a high temp (425F\/220C) and it should get fairly crispy. If it\u2019s not crisp before the pork cooks, just use the grill and broil the sections that need a little help.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Typically I\u2019ll serve this as a centre piece for a Roast Dinner<\/a>\u00a0if we don\u2019t want turkey\/chicken\/beef. In which case I add all the trimmings alongside it. It does work nice for a regular dinner though with some\u00a0Gravy<\/a>,\u00a0Potatoes<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Green Beans<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alrighty, let\u2019s tuck into the full recipe for this stuffed pork tenderloin shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\nSage and Apple Stuffing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Tips for the best apple sage stuffing<\/h3>\n
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Preparing Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How do you butterfly pork tenderloin?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon<\/h3>\n
Roast Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Do you cover pork tenderloin when roasting?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
What temp should pork reach?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I prep this ahead of time?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How do I make sure the bacon crisps up?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Serving Stuffed Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How to make Stuffed Pork Tenderloin<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n