Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare the necessary equipment.
- Cover the pork tenderloin with plastic wrap and gently pound it to about ¾ inch thick. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in spinach and cream cheese, mixing until well combined. Season with thyme, rosemary, and liquid smoke. Cook until creamy and heated through.
- Lay out 14 strips of bacon to form a weave, about 7x7 inches. This will wrap your tenderloin.
- Place the tenderloin in the center of the bacon weave. Season with salt, pepper, and remaining liquid smoke.
- Spread the creamy spinach mixture evenly over the pork, leaving half an inch around the edges.
- Gently roll the pork with the bacon weave, securing with toothpicks.
- Transfer the rolled tenderloin to the oven and bake for approximately 75 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- During the last 5 minutes, sauté bell pepper and chopped broccoli in a skillet. Add diced tomatoes just before removing from heat.
- Let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
Notes
Expert tips include ensuring the bacon weave is tight, using a meat thermometer for correct doneness, and considering lighter filling options like ricotta.
