Spinach-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (TNT)

Spinach-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin (TNT)

(via Taste of Home Magazine website)

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)

1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided

4 slices provolone cheese

2 cups fresh spinach

2 thin slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each)

 

Directions

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another, lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness.

 

Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer with the cheese, spinach and ham. Press down gently.

 

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle with remaining celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.

 

Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.  Yield: 4 servings.

 

Gail's Notes:  I will definitely make this again!  It was soooo good!  I used Penzeys Pork Chop Seasoning instead of the seasonings listed in the original recipe and I added some pre-cooked, chopped mushrooms.  Definitely tasty!