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Servings: 4 people

Pork Tenderloin in the Oven

Stuffed pork tenderloin is a fantastic dish that is always a success. The lean meat benefits from a filling that adds extra flavor, and by wrapping bacon or Parma ham around the meat, it doesn't dry out as easily.
Author: Anette Søstrøm Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Danish food, Denmark, Dinner, Family Food, Pork, pork tenderloin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Chef'S Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Oven
  • Frying Pan
  • Ovenproof dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pcs. Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 pcs. Pearl Onions fresh onions - can be replaced with shallots
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 100 gram Feta
  • 3 gram Sage Leaves chopped - can be omitted
  • Butter for frying
  • 1 package Parma Ham or Serrano ham
  • Spices salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Trim the tenderloin by removing sinew, membranes, and fat.
  • Make a deep cut lengthwise in the tenderloin, but ensure it still stays together.
  • Lightly season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Finely chop the onions.
  • Heat a pan and sauté onions, crushed garlic, and sage in butter for a couple of minutes. Pour the mixture into a bowl.
  • Crumble the feta and add it to the bowl with the sautéd onion and sage mixture.
  • Place the filling in the tenderloin.
  • Wrap the Parma ham around the meat to keep the filling inside.
  • Place the stuffed tenderloin in an ovenproof dish.
  • Bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) fan-forced. If it is too pink for your liking, give it 25-30 minutes instead.
  • Let the tenderloin rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  • Cut the tenderloin into slices and serve it with creamed potatoes and Harico Verts, boiled for 1 minute.