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Published: September 2, 2018 Last Modified: March 13, 2019 By Sara 38 Comments

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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This stuffed pork tenderloin is filled with spinach, cheese and sun dried tomatoes, then rolled up and roasted to perfection. An elegant meal that’s actually quite simple to make!

Pork tenderloin is perfect for an easy dinner, but when you butterfly it and stuff it with a delicious filling, it gets even better. Add some potatoes to your roasting pan and you’ll have a complete meal!

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Slices of stuffed pork tenderloin filled with sun dried tomatoes, cheese and spinach.

I always keep a pork tenderloin in my freezer. They’re flavorful, tender, inexpensive and the perfect neutral base to layer on the flavors. This stuffed pork tenderloin is a family favorite, it’s full of savory Italian flavors and looks fancy too!

How do you make stuffed pork tenderloin?

The first thing you’ll need to do is butterfly your meat. Make a cut down the length of your pork tenderloin, but don’t cut all the way through. The pork is then laid open like a book and pounded thin with a meat mallet. I place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment on the surface of the meat so that it doesn’t tear when I pound it thin with a meat mallet.

After your pork has been butterflied, it gets filled with a savory stuffing of thawed frozen spinach, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. You can get creative here and vary up the filling depending on your mood and the ingredients you have on hand. Other great choices are fontina cheese, feta cheese, marinated artichokes, olives or sauteed mushrooms.

A butterflied pork tenderloin filled with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

After your filling is in your pork, it’s time to roll it up and tie it with some kitchen twine. I add some small potatoes to my roasting pan to make it a complete meal. You could add other sides to the pan such as carrots, sweet potatoes or even cubed butternut squash.

A stuffed pork tenderloin on a baking sheet with halved baby potatoes.

How do I cook a stuffed pork tenderloin?

For this recipe, I recommend roasting your pork tenderloin. It’s the best way to ensure the meat cooks through evenly and it’s so convenient because it’s a hands off cooking method. You can also saute your pork tenderloin in a skillet or grill it if desired.

Roasted stuffed pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes on a sheet pan.

How long do you cook a stuffed pork tenderloin?

An average sized pork tenderloin (approximately 1 1/4 pounds) will take about 30 minutes to cook in the oven. You can choose your desired level of doneness by checking the thickest part of your pork with a kitchen thermometer. You want the pork to be at least 145 degrees F for a slightly pink center, up to 160 degrees F for a more well done tenderloin.

A sliced stuffed pork tenderloin filled with spinach and cheese.

My whole family adores this recipe, and I love how easy it is to customize the fillings and vegetable side for a simple one pan dinner.

More pork recipes you’ll love

  • Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry
  • Mushroom Pork Chops
  • BBQ Pork Chops
  • Brown Sugar Pork Chops
  • Honey Garlic Pork Chops

I participated in the National Pork Board Porksgiving program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own.

Slices of stuffed pork tenderloin filled with sun dried tomatoes, cheese and spinach.
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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

This stuffed pork tenderloin is filled with spinach, cheese and sun dried tomatoes, then rolled up and roasted to perfection. An elegant meal that's actually quite simple to make!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 271kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes sliced
  • 1/2 box frozen spinach thawed and excess water squeezed out
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoona olive oil
  • 1 pound small potatoes , sliced or cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  • Cut a deep slit all the way down the length of the pork - do not cut all the way through. Lay the pork open like a book and pound to approximately 3/4 inch thick with a meat mallet.
  • Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the pork. Layer the spinach, cheese and sun dried tomatoes over one side of the pork.
  • Roll the pork up tightly and secure with lengths of kitchen twine - tie each string about 2-3 inches apart.
  • Season the outside of the pork generously with salt and pepper. Place the pork on the lined sheet pan.
  • Place the potatoes in a bowl. Add the olive oil to the bowl; toss the vegetables to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the potatoes on the sheet pan around the pork.
  • Place the pan in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until potatoes are browned and tender and the internal temperature of the pork reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), on a meat thermometer. 
  • Remove pork from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the string and slice the pork. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with the potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4385IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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This post was originally published on November 3, 2015 and was updated on September 2, 2018 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Katiana says

      April 14, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      If I make this recipe, I will for sure brown the tenderloin on a skillet first, to ensure it has color on all sides…otherwise it will be very pale, like in the pictures

      Reply
    2. Orion says

      February 23, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty!! Our family loved it.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 23, 2019 at 11:01 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    3. Edward @ Foodaciously says

      November 24, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made it a few days ago, only with pesto instead of spinach! Really delicious and simpler to make than I originally thought 🙂
      Thanks for sharing this Sara!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    4. Anosa Malanga says

      September 4, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      My cousins will be visiting me at my crib next month and I am checking what to prepare. I guess this would be a great one to add on my menu. Glad I came over this post. Yay!

      Reply
    5. Candy says

      September 4, 2018 at 4:40 am

      Making stuffed pork tenderloin is something I have never tried making. Looks really good and easy enough to make with your instructions

      Reply
    6. Vyjay Rao says

      September 4, 2018 at 4:19 am

      5 stars
      Though I don’t eat pork, I could not but notice the presentation. It looks so nice and colourful. Will share this recipe with a few friends who would love it.

      Reply
    7. Lisa Favre says

      September 4, 2018 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      I have never made pork tenderloin before and the fact that yours is stuffed with ultimate deliciousness is just making my mouth water! I need to try this for myself.

      Reply
    8. Karen Morse says

      September 3, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      That looks amazing! It would be nice to make this when you’re having people over for dinner. The prep’s not that difficult as well, which makes it awesome!

      Reply
    9. Terri Steffes says

      September 3, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      THis looks crazy good and oh, so fancy! I would love to serve this to my friends at a dinner party!!

      Reply
    10. Melissa Chapman says

      September 3, 2018 at 8:20 am

      4 stars
      If that tastes half as good as it looks it will be amazing. It looks so tender and tasty. This looks like a great meal and you make it seem so easy to prepare.

      Reply
    11. Amber Myers says

      September 3, 2018 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      Yes please! I’ll have to try this out for dinner one night for sure. I bet everyone in my family will gobble it right up.

      Reply
    12. Destany says

      September 3, 2018 at 6:32 am

      4 stars
      That looks so amazing! I could totally make this for dinner. My son wouldn’t eat it, of course, because he’s still in the picky stages, but my husband would love it.

      Reply
    13. Candy says

      September 3, 2018 at 5:47 am

      Now this I am going to have to make. Loved stuffed pork tenderloin. Like how it can be a one sheet pan meal

      Reply
    14. Tasheena says

      September 3, 2018 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! This recipe looks so savory and delicious. Looking forward to making this for my family.

      Reply
    15. Greg says

      June 29, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      This pork is amazing! I made it for some friends and everybody loved it.

      Reply
    16. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy says

      November 4, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      This sounds so delicious!! Love all the flavors you have incorporated here! And your pictures are gorgeous!

      Reply
    17. Dee Dee says

      November 3, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I love this idea for so many reasons. We had a wonderful lady who was family to us, and we used to cook for her whenever possible. Such a lovely thing that so many more could be doing that reflect this great “pay it forward” idea.

      Reply
    18. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

      November 3, 2015 at 12:42 pm

      Yes!!! I have a pork tenderloin thawing in my fridge!! I am so trying a stuffed version (something I have not yet done!) Totally will get back to you on this (also, how sweet to make this for a family friend!)

      Reply
    19. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      November 3, 2015 at 11:49 am

      I love a stuffed pork tenderloin. Perfect fall flavors.

      Reply
    20. Erin says

      November 3, 2015 at 10:41 am

      I love this time of year! Sharing a meal is such a nice gesture and always appreciated. I have never thought to stuff pork tenderloin – it looks so easy! Cooking it with veggies is such an easy way to make a complete meal.

      Reply
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