Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (1-1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
3. Make a long incision lengthwise down the center of the pork tenderloin, but not all the way through.
4. Stuff the breadcrumb mixture into the incision.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned.
6. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a roasting pan and add chicken broth.
7. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
8. Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the dish):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy pork tenderloin
• Savory and flavorful stuffing
• Perfect for a special occasion or weeknight meal
• Easily customizable with different stuffing ingredients

User Comments:

• "This is one of my favorite pork dishes! The stuffing is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly."
• "I love that this dish is relatively easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant."
• "I made this for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. It was definitely a showstopper."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork tenderloin is cooked to the proper temperature.
• If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute with chopped fresh tomatoes.
• Add additional seasonings to the stuffing as desired, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried oregano.