Stuffed pork tenderloin
Looking for a delicious and hearty meal to impress your family and guests? Look no further than this mouth-watering recipe for stuffed pork tenderloin. Loaded with bacon bits, hazelnuts, thyme, onion, and garlic that give the meat so much flavour, you are in for a savoury and decadent taste experience. Creamy scalloped potatoes make for the perfect accompaniment with layers of tender potatoes and a rich, creamy sauce spiced with nutmeg. This classic comfort food combination is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and content and a green salad.
Ingredients
Creamy scalloped potatoes
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Starchy potatoes
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1 kilo |
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Grated nutmeg
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½ tsp |
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Freshly ground pepper
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Coarse salt
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2 tsp |
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Double cream
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300 ml |
Pork tenderloin
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Butter
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25 g |
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Trimmed pork tenderloin (approx. 475 g)
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1 |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
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Bacon slices
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125 g |
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Coarsely chopped yellow onions (approx. 150 g)
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2 |
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Chopped hazelnuts
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50 g |
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Small, finely chopped garlic clove
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1 |
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Fresh thyme leaves
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2 tbsp |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
For serving
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Romaine lettuce torn into coarse pieces and sprinkled with salt and pepper
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200 g |
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Instructions
Creamy scalloped potatoes
Pork tenderloin
For serving
Tips
Pork tenderloin is a thin narrow, delicate cut of meat that comes from the muscle that runs along the backbone. When buying the meat, make sure it has a glossy pink exterior without any discolouration. Take a look at the silver skin, too; in other words, the thin membrane on and around the tenderloin. Choose one without too much silver skin and make sure to remove it before cooking.
Tips
The pork should only be cooked for a short time to keep it juicy and prevent it from drying out. The tenderloin is slightly pink and juicy after 15 minutes in the oven. If you want it well done, keep it in the oven for 5 more minutes. Note that the exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of the tenderloin. If you are in doubt, you can use a thermometer and remove the pork from the oven once it reaches around 63°C.
Tips
Cook the scalloped potatoes until they are soft and tender. You can check if they are fully cooked by piercing them with a sharp fork or small knife. If it goes straight through, the potatoes are done.
Questions about stuffed pork tenderloin
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Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
3157 Kcal
| Fibre | 36 gram fibers |
| Protein | 125.1 gram |
| Carbohydrates | 188.7 gram |
| Fat | 212.8 gram |
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Stuffed pork tenderloin with hazelnuts and bacon
Stuffed pork tenderloin combines delicious and hearty flavours for a well-balanced meal. It looks fancy and decadent – just right for a special occasion or a dinner party with friends. The hazelnuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavour to the dish, while the bacon offers a savoury and salty taste. The combination of these ingredients with tender and juicy pork makes for a striking main course that never ceases to impress. We serve our stuffed tenderloin with a green salad and creamy scalloped potatoes.
For more wonderful dinner recipes, be sure to check out our classic beef Wellington served with a mushroom-apple stew, pulled pork with smoky, sweet, savour flavours, or homemade chicken wraps.
Serve with creamy scalloped potatoes
Creamy scalloped potatoes are a scrumptious side dish with tender potatoes, an irresistible cream filling, and a slight crust around the edges. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered in double cream with nutmeg, salt, and pepper and baked until golden and bubbly. The creamy potatoes complement the flavours and texture of the bacon-stuffed pork tenderloin by providing a rich and comforting contrast to the tender, juicy meat, salty bacon, and crunchy hazelnuts. Additionally, the potatoes also absorb some of the juices from the pork, adding even more flavour to the creamy dish. It is potato perfection made simple and easy.
Easy and tasty oven-baked dinner for the whole family
Whether you are making these oven-baked dishes for a special occasion or a family dinner, stuffed pork tenderloin served with creamy scalloped potatoes will become an instant favourite at home. Once everything has been prepped and assembled, all you have to do is wait and let the oven do the rest. Enjoy the juicy stuffed pork tenderloin loaded with crunchy textures and savoury flavours with tender potatoes on the side that are so creamy and soft they will melt in your mouth.
Experiment with a bacon-wrapped stuffed pork tenderloin
If you want to try something new and different, bacon-wrapped stuffed pork tenderloin with apples might just be the best variation to get your tastebuds tingling. The sweetness of the apples and the savoury flavours of the pork, combined with the crunchy texture of the hazelnuts and smoky bacon, make for a delicious and well-rounded dish.
Simply add peeled and diced apples to the stuffing, for example, Granny Smith, but leave out the bacon bits. Place the apple mixture in the slit and wrap bacon slices around the pork, tucking the ends under to seal the stuffing inside. Bake the apple-stuffed pork tenderloin for about 15-25 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of about 63°C.
You can also prepare a mushroom stuffed tenderloin using the same method and simply add sliced mushrooms to the filling instead of apple. Stuffed pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon adds a delicious smoky and salty flavour to the meat, while the mushroom stuffing adds a touch of umami and a softer, chewier texture.
