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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin- a Healthy and Delicious Choice

Stuffed pork tenderloin is made from part of the loin of the pig, and despite concerns about pork's fat, it is actually one of the leanest meats available, comparable to chicken breasts for the levels of saturated fats.

Because it is a very lean meat, with little fat, a small roast can go a long way as your main dish. A one pound stuffed pork tenderloin will serve four people, with portions of four ounces.

To prepare your cut of meat for making stuffed pork tenderloin, split it in half, stopping about one half inch from the back. Spread the cut open, and flatten the meat out on a board.

Stuffing can be as varied as you wish, but a traditional choice for stuffed pork tenderloin uses cooked wild rice, enhanced by blending with sautéed onions, celery, and optional spices or flavorings such as garlic and bay leaf. Spread it on one side of the split meat, then fold the other half over. Tie at intervals of 1" with kitchen or cooking string. The roast can then be placed either on a rack in the roast pan, or in a cooking bag with a little defatted chicken broth.

How you cook your stuffed pork tenderloin is very important, as pork has a tendency to dry out, if overcooked. A typical oven setting of 350F will result in the optimum internal temperature of 165F after an hour, producing a delicious main dish that is done to a turn.