Since we have a serious “Challenge” going on at CPMFITNess and our members are really stepping it up a notch .. I felt this recipe would be a great compliment to your goals and still be really delicious.
If you are not a member have no fear this recipe is great for everyone (even non paleo eaters, just don’t tell them).
It is really tasty left over as well.
Ingredients:
TENDERLOIN:
2 pork tenderloins (about 2 1/2 pounds altogether)
4 slices bacon
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. sea salt (divided)
1/2 tsp. ground pepper (divided)
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach
Cherry Balsamic Glaze:
dressing:
8 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F with oven rack set in the middle of the oven.
2. Cut your onions and mushrooms. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Set bacon aside and keep the bacon fat in the pan.
3. Using the same pan, add the onion, mushrooms, 1/4 tsp. sea salt, 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, fresh thyme and rosemary and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally Next add the garlic and spinach and toss to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Butterfly the pork tenderloins by cutting down the middle length of each one but not cutting it all of the way through, and spread the meat flat (like you are opening a book).
5. Cover the tenderloins with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tsp. sea salt and 1/2 tsp. ground pepper on the tenderloins.
6. Spread the spinach mixture over the two tenderloins evenly and spread it to reach the sides. Crumble the bacon and add it on top of the mixture. Roll the tenderloin, starting at the narrow end, and secure with toothpicks. Place the tenderloins in a roasting pan.
7. Make the cherry balsamic by combining all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and stirring with a spoon or whisk. Pour over pork chops
8. Cook the tenderloins for 45 minutes, or until the inside reaches 145F on a meat thermometer.
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9. When the pork is done, transfer is to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 10 minutes, lightly covered in aluminum foil. Remove the toothpicks and slice the pork rolls.