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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg EACH
2 Tbsp / 30 mL lime juice
2 tsp / 10 mL canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH salt and pepper

For the Salsa:

1 small orange, sectioned and chopped
¼ cup / 50 mL EACH chopped red and green pepper
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup / 75 mL chopped red onion
½ jalapeno, minced
1 tsp / 5 mL dried mint, crumbled
1 tsp / 5 mL lime zest

Directions

  1. Combine lime juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush generously over all sides of pork tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  2. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients for salsa. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow flavours to blend.
  3. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill pork on lightly oiled grill over medium heat, turning and basting occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155 ºF.
  4. Remove tenderloins from grill onto a clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
    Serve with citrus salsa.

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  • Prep Time 20
  • Cook Time 25
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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 375 g EACH
⅔ cup / 150 mL pineapple juice
¼ cup / 50 mL sodium-reduced soy sauce
2 Tbsp / 30 mL grated ginger root
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp / 5 mL EACH ground cumin and chili powder
½ tsp / 2 mL salt and ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place tenderloins in resealable bag. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over tenderloins, turning to coat. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  2. Remove tenderloins from marinade; discard marinade. Pat tenderloins with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  3. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill tenderloins on lightly oiled grill grate for 20-25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155ºF. Turn once or twice.
  4. Remove tenderloins from grill onto a clean cutting board or plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into ½-inch thick pieces.

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  • Prep Time 15
  • Cook Time 30
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Ingredients

Pork:

1 Tbsp / 15 mL EACH balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH salt and ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg EACH

Grilled Peaches:

3 peaches, halved and pitted
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup / 125 mL balsamic vinegar
¼ cup / 50 mL lightly packed brown sugar
¼ tsp / 1 mL ground black pepper

Directions

For the pork:

  1. In small bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush mixture over all sides of tenderloin. Let stand 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill tenderloins on a lightly oiled grill grate for 20-25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F. Turn once or twice.
  3. Remove tenderloins from grill onto a clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloins rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. Serve with Grilled Peaches.

For the grilled peaches:

  1. Drizzle peaches with 2 tsp lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  2. In small saucepan, combine remaining lemon juice, vinegar, brown sugar and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced by about half, stirring occasionally.
  3. Place peach slices cut side down on hot, lightly oiled grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes or until flesh is caramelized.
  4. Turn peaches over and baste cut sides with vinegar mixture. Continue to grill until softened, another 2-3 minutes.

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  • Cook Time 25
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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg EACH
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH dried oregano leaves, dried thyme leaves, dried marjoram leaves, salt and ground black pepper
2 Tbsp / 30 mL canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 pita bread rounds, sliced in half
Topping suggestions: Shredded lettuce, tomato slices, red bell pepper strips, crumbled feta cheese, plain yogurt

Directions

  1. With sharp knife, butterfly tenderloin by slicing horizontally to, but not through, opposite side. Open tenderloin as you would a book.
  2. In small bowl, combine dried herbs with salt and pepper. Rub mixture onto both sides of tenderloin.
  3. In another small bowl, combine oil and garlic. Brush mixture onto both sides of tenderloin.
  4. Place tenderloin on plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
  5. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill tenderloins on lightly oiled grill grate for 5-6 minutes per side; do not overcook.
  6. Remove tenderloins from grill onto a clean cutting board. Slice crosswise into thin, 1 to 2-inch long strips.
  7. Serve tenderloin strips in pita halves with toppings of your choosing.

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  • Prep Time 20
  • Cook Time 15
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
1 cup / 250 mL blueberry jam or jelly
⅓ cup / 80 mL sodium-reduced soy sauce
¼ cup / 50 mL lemon juice
2 Tbsp / 30 mL canola oil
2 Tbsp / 30 mL grated ginger root
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup / 125 mL sodium-reduced chicken broth
Small handful of fresh or frozen blueberries

Oven Directions

  1. Place tenderloin into resealable plastic bag.
  2. In small bowl, thoroughly combine jam or jelly, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve ½-cup of marinade; set aside. Pour remaining marinade over tenderloin; turn to coat. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 2-24 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove tenderloin from marinade; discard marinade. Pat tenderloin with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  4. Place tenderloin on foil-lined baking sheet. Roast 20-25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F. If required, cover tenderloin loosely with foil during last 5 minutes of cooking to prevent burning.
  5. Remove tenderloin from oven onto a clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloin rest 5 minutes.
  6. In small saucepan, combine reserved marinade with broth. Add blueberries and cook sauce over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring often. If desired, lightly mash blueberries with back of spoon or leave whole.
  7. Carve tenderloin into ¼-inch thick slices and serve with sauce.

Grilling Directions

  1. Place tenderloin into resealable plastic bag.
  2. In small bowl, thoroughly combine jam or jelly, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve ½-cup of marinade; set aside. Pour remaining marinade over tenderloin; turn to coat. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator 2-24 hours.
  3. Remove tenderloin from marinade; discard marinade. Pat tenderloin with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  4. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill tenderloin 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely grill marked.
  5. Turn off one side of barbecue. With barbecue cover closed, continue to cook tenderloin over indirect heat (“off” heat side) for 15-20 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155˚F.
  6. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine reserved marinade with broth. Add blueberries and cook sauce over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring often. If desired, lightly mash blueberries with back of spoon or leave whole.
  7. Remove tenderloin from barbecue onto a clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 3-5 minutes before carving into ¼-inch slices. Serve with sauce.

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  • Prep Time 15
  • Cook Time 25
  • Number of Servings 3-4
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12oz / 0.375 kg
1 Tbsp / 15 mL canola oil
2 Tbsp / 30 mL EACH lemon juice, sodium-reduced soy sauce and honey
2 tsp / 10 mL ground coriander
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH ground black pepper and ground ginger
1 tsp / 5 mL lemon zest
¾ cup / 175 mL chicken broth
1 Tbsp / 15 mL cornstarch

Directions

  1. Place pork tenderloin in resealable plastic bag.
  2. Combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, coriander, pepper, ginger and lemon zest. Reserve half the marinade for the sauce; pour remainder over tenderloin. Seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 4-24 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discard marinade. Pat tenderloin with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tenderloin on rack in roasting pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F.
  5. Remove tenderloin from oven onto a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and allow tenderloin to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, whisk cornstarch into reserved marinade. Stir in chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Drizzle sauce over sliced tenderloin.

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  • Prep Time 10
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 3-4
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Ingredients

Pork:

½ tsp / 2 mL EACH curry powder and salt
¼ tsp / 1 mL ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg EACH
2 tsp / 10 mL canola oil

Cherry Cranberry Glaze:

1 cup / 250 mL canned unsweetened tart cherries
1 cup / 250 mL reserved cherry juice
4 tsp / 20 mL cornstarch
¼ cup / 50 mL lightly packed brown sugar
½ cup / 125 mL dried cranberries
1 tsp / 5 mL prepared mustard
2 Tbsp / 30 mL kirsch liqueur

Directions

For the pork:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In small bowl, combine curry powder, salt and pepper. Rub over all sides of tenderloins.
  3. Drizzle tenderloins with oil. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until instant-read thermometer registers at 155°F.
  4. During the last 10 minutes of roasting, spoon a small amount of glaze evenly over pork.
  5. Remove tenderloins from oven onto a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloins rest 3-5 minutes.
  6. Slice tenderloins and serve with remaining Cherry Cranberry Glaze.

For the glaze:

  1. Drain and measure cherries, reserving 1 cup juice.
  2. In small saucepan, whisk cornstarch into cherry juice.
  3. Add cherries, brown sugar and cranberries.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until mixture boils and thickens.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in mustard and kirsch. Keep warm.

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  • Prep Time 15
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 4-6
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
2 Tbsp / 30 mL cracked black pepper
⅓ cup / 80 mL light cream cheese
2 Tbsp / 30 mL chopped fresh cilantro
¼ tsp / 1 mL salt
½ cup / 125 mL finely diced mango, fresh or frozen
1 tsp / 5 mL lime juice
¼ tsp / 1 mL red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp / 15 mL chopped fresh cilantro
1 baguette, cut on diagonal into ¼-inch thick slices

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Roll tenderloin in cracked pepper to coat evenly.
  3. Place tenderloin on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155ºF.
  4. Remove tenderloin from oven onto a clean plate. Cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours.
  5. Remove tenderloin from refrigerator. Slice into ¼-inch thick slices.
  6. In small bowl, combine first amount of cilantro with cream cheese and salt until well-blended.
  7. In another small bowl, combine mango, lime juice, red pepper flakes and second amount of cilantro.
  8. To serve, lightly toast baguette slices and spread with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture. Top with a tenderloin slice. Spoon a dollop of mango salsa onto each serving.

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  • Cooking style Roast/broil
  • Prep Time 90
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 25-30 crostinis
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
2 tsp / 10 mL olive oil
Ready-to-use Greek seasoning
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small zucchini, cut into cubes
½ EACH red and yellow bell pepper, cut into cubes
1 Tbsp / 15 mL olive oil
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH salt and ground black pepper, combined

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Brush tenderloin with 2 tsp oil. Sprinkle all sides with Greek seasoning. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  3. Place vegetables on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp oil and season with salt and pepper mixture. Toss to coat well.
  4. Push vegetables to sides of baking sheet. Place tenderloin in centre of baking sheet. Roast 20-25 minutes; then broil until pork and vegetables are lightly browned and instant-read thermometer registers 155˚F.
  5. Transfer tenderloin to clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloin rest 3-5 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.

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  • Cooking style Roast/broil
  • Prep Time 10
  • Cook Time 25
  • Number of Servings 3-4
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Ingredients

½ cup / 125 mL fresh parsley leaves
½ cup / 125 mL slivered almonds
¼ tsp / 1 mL salt
1 lemon, grated
¼ cup / 50 mL lemon juice
1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
1 baguette, cut on diagonal into 24 slices
4 oz / 113 g cream cheese or goat cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In food processor, pulse parsley and almonds until crumbly. Do not over-process or mixture will be paste-like.
  3. In small bowl, combine mixture with lemon zest and salt; spread on a large piece of waxed paper.
  4. Place lemon juice in a pie plate. Dip tenderloin in lemon juice to coat.
  5. Coat tenderloin with nut mixture, using waxed paper to press mixture onto pork.
  6. Roast pork on a rack in a shallow pan for 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F.
  7. Remove tenderloin from oven; cool on rack. Loosely wrap with foil; chill several hours in refrigerator.
  8. To serve, lightly toast baguette slices; spread with cream cheese or goat cheese. Slice tenderloin into ½-inch slices. Place on top of cheese. Garnish as desired.

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  • Prep Time 15
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 24
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Ingredients

Pork:

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
3 Tbsp / 45 mL light soy sauce
2 Tbsp / 30 mL oyster sauce
1 Tbsp / 15 mL grated ginger root
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp / 5 mL EACH onion powder and red pepper flakes
½ tsp / 2 mL sesame oil
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, and separated into pieces

Watermelon Salsa:

3 Tbsp / 45 mL canola oil
2 Tbsp / 30 mL EACH rice vinegar and light soy sauce
½ tsp / 2 mL sesame oil
1 cup / 250 mL diced watermelon
2 mini cucumbers, diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

For the pork:

  1. Place tenderloin into resealable plastic bag. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour marinade over tenderloin; turn to coat. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
  2. Remove tenderloin from marinade; discard marinade. Pat tenderloin with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  3. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium. Grill pork on lightly oiled grill grates for 20-25 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155F; turn once or twice.
  4. Remove tenderloin from grill onto a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloin rest 5 minutes before slicing into thin, 1 to 2-inch long strips.
  5. Fill lettuce leaves with some of the tenderloin strips and top with salsa. Serve immediately.

For the salsa:

  1. In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil.
  2. Add watermelon, cucumber and avocado; stir gently to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.

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  • Prep Time 15
  • Cook Time 25
  • Number of Servings 4-6
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
12 cocktail or slider buns, sliced

Rub:

1 Tbsp / 15 mL packed brown sugar
2 tsp / 10 mL onion powder
1 tsp + ½ tsp / 7 mL cocoa powder
1 tsp / 5 mL garlic powder
½ tsp / 2 mL ancho chili powder
Dash EACH ground cinnamon and ground allspice

Yogurt-Lime Sauce:

½ cup / 125 mL plain yogurt
½ tsp / 2 mL lime zest
2 tsp / 10 mL lime juice
1 Tbsp / 15 mL chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. In small bowl, combine rub ingredients. Generously coat all sides of tenderloin with rub. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  3. Place tenderloin on rack in roasting pan. Roast 25 minutes or until instant-read meat thermometer registers155°F.
  4. Remove tenderloin from oven onto a clean plate; let cool slightly. Slice tenderloin into 1/4-inch slices.
  5. Meanwhile, in small bowl, prepare Yogurt Lime Sauce by combining ingredients until well-blended.
  6. Assemble sliders by placing two slices of pork on bottom half of each bun. Top with a dollop of Yogurt-Lime Sauce and your choice of toppings like shredded lettuce, and thinly sliced avocado, tomato and red onion. Top with remaining half of bun.

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  • Prep Time 10
  • Cook Time 25
  • Number of Servings 12
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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12oz / 0.375 kg EACH
1 tsp / 5 mL ground black pepper
1 tsp / 5 mL dried thyme leaves
1 Tbsp / 15 mL butter
2 oranges, unpeeled and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp / 30 mL cider vinegar
½ cup / 125 mL chicken broth
⅓ cup / 80 mL maple syrup
2 Tbsp / 30 mL dark rum
¼ tsp / 1 mL dried thyme leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Season tenderloins with pepper and 1 tsp thyme.
  3. In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add tenderloins and brown well on all sides.
  4. Meanwhile, line bottom of a baking dish with orange slices. Place tenderloins on top of orange slices. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F.
  5. Meanwhile, drain off any fat from skillet. Add vinegar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  6. Add broth, maple syrup, rum and remaining thyme to skillet. Stir. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove tenderloins from oven onto a clean plate or cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloins rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve on orange slices with hot maple-rum sauce.

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  • Prep Time 10
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 6
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Ingredients

Pork:

2 pork tenderloins, well-trimmed, about 12 oz / 0.375 kg EACH
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup / 250 mL chopped yellow onion
2 tsp / 10 mL canola oil
1 cup / 250 mL fresh parsley, stems removed
1 tsp / 5 mL dried thyme leaves
¼ cup / 50 mL parmesan cheese
¼ tsp / 1 mL EACH salt and ground black pepper
2 Tbsp / 30 mL canola oil
¼ cup / 50 mL chopped walnuts

Roasted Garlic Dip:

1 medium head garlic
1 tsp / 5 mL canola oil
½ cup / 125 mL bottled light ranch salad dressing
Milk (optional)

Directions

For the tenderloins:

  1. With sharp knife, butterfly tenderloins by slicing horizontally to, but not through, opposite side. Open tenderloins as you would a book. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap. Working from centre to edges, pound each tenderloin to a rectangle about 8 x 12 inches. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In small skillet, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. In small food processor or blender, combine parsley, thyme, cheese, salt and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. With machine running, add 2 Tbsp oil. Add sautéed onions and walnuts. Process until coarsely chopped.
  4. Spread half of mixture on each tenderloin to about 1 inch from edge. Roll up each tenderloin from short side. Tie with butcher string, if necessary.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tenderloins seam side down on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155°F.
  6. Remove tenderloins from oven onto cutting board. Cool slightly. Remove string. Cut into 1 x 2-inch slices. 
  7. Cover. Chill. Serve with Roasted Garlic Dip.

For the dip:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Peel outer skin from head of garlic, leaving bulb intact. Cut top to expose individual cloves. Place on baking dish. Drizzle with canola oil. Cover with foil and bake 50-60 minutes or until very soft.
  3. Remove garlic from oven. Cool slightly. In small bowl, press cloves to remove garlic "paste.” Mash with a fork. Combine with salad dressing. Add milk, if necessary. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 3 hours.

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  • Prep Time 30
  • Cook Time 75
  • Number of Servings 32 pinwheels
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Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, well-trimmed about 12 oz / 0.375 kg
1 Tbsp / 15 mL lemon juice
2 tsp / 5 mL EACH canola oil and Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups / 500 mL baby spinach, torn into small pieces
½ cup / 125 mL crumbled feta cheese
5 slices bacon, cooked and diced
Canola oil for brushing

Directions

  1. With sharp knife, butterfly pork tenderloin by slicing horizontally to, but not through, opposite side. Open tenderloin as you would a book. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap. With meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy pan, pound tenderloin to ¼-inch thickness.
  2. Remove plastic wrap. Place flattened tenderloin on cutting board.
  3. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, mustard and garlic. Brush onto tenderloin. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer spinach, feta and bacon on tenderloin, leaving some room around the edges.
  5. Roll up tightly, starting on long side. Tie with butcher string at 2-inch intervals.

Grilling method:

  1. Preheat barbecue on high; reduce heat to medium.
  2. Grill tenderloin on a lightly oiled grill grates for 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155˚F. Turn once or twice.
  3. Remove tenderloin from grill. Tent loosely with foil and let tenderloin rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. To serve, remove string and cut into 10-12 equal slices.

Oven method:

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Brush tenderloin lightly with oil. Place stuffed pork tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan.
  2. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer registers 155˚F.
  3. Remove from oven onto clean plate. Tent loosely with foil and allow tenderloin to rest 5 minutes.
  4. To serve, remove string and cut into 10-12 equal slices.

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  • Cut Tenderloin
  • Dish or Meal Type Holidays & special occasions
  • Cooking style Grill, Roast/broil
  • Prep Time 30
  • Cook Time 30
  • Number of Servings 3-4
  • Great Tastes of Manitoba Featured Recipes
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