CHORIZO-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Chorizo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin image

Chorizo rolled up in a butterflied pork tenderloin packs a savory punch when topped with a drizzle of ginger-lime marmalade.

Categories Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound (16 ounces) pork tenderloin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces (1/2 cup) ground chorizo sausage
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup ginger lime marmalade or your favorite marmalade

Steps:

Heat oven to 450°F. Butterfly the tenderloin until it is laid out flat. Place the butterflied tenderloin between large pieces of plastic wrap. With a meat tenderizer,pound tenderloin until 1/4-inch thickness.
Season the tenderloin on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chorizo down the center of the tenderloin, patting it down, and leaving about 2 inches on all sides of the chorizo. Roll up the tenderloin. Truss the tenderloin with kitchen string.
Heat a large sauté pan to high heat. Pour in the oil. Place the trussed tenderloin in the hot oil. Sear the tenderloin on all sides evenly, until the bottom has a browned crust.
Slide the skillet into the hot oven. Bake for 12-16 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160°F has been achieved.
Remove trussing; slice the tenderloin on a bias. Place the pieces on a platter. Drizzle the tenderloin with marmalade. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g