Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Savory Sage and Apricot Butter
This stuffed pork tenderloin is the perfect make-ahead entertaining dish. Prep a day (or even two) in advance, for an easy evening.
Servings: 8 Adults
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lb Pork Tenderloin can be 2 small tenderloins or 1 large
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dried apricot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 slices prosciutto
- 5 leaves sage
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine butter, apricot, garlic, prosciutto, sage, salt, and pepper. Process until mixture has become a creamy paste.
- Butterfly, and pound out tenderloin to the thickness of a pencil. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Smear the butter mixture all over the inside of the pork tenderloin. Roll up the tenderloin and tie off with butcher's twine.
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high flame until smoking. Sear the tenderloin on all sides. Then transfer to a baking sheet and into the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Once cooled, remove twine and slice into thick 1.5 inch medallions. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies and salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 822mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg