CRAB STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

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A little effort but well worth it. This original recipe took the runner-up title in the 2010 Food and Wine magazine / LG Electronics "Taste of Something Better Contest" in Beverly Hills California.

Provided by Lou Kostura

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded
6-8 oz crab meat, dungeness crab preferred
2-4 oz spinach, fresh
2 stick celery, diced
1 onions, small white diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
2 clove garlic minced
1/4 c mayonnaise
pinch salt and pepper
3 Tbsp butter-unsalted
1/4 c vegatable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Butterfly and pound out pork tenderloin between 2 pieces of plastic wrap until about 1/4 in thick.
  • 2. Season both sides with salt and pepper
  • 3. Layer with spinach leafs until covered. Leave 1 inch clear around edges.
  • 4. Mix crab, celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic and mayonnaise, season to taste.
  • 5. Place crab mixture on top of spinach covered tenderloin, cover crab mixture with additional spinach, again leave 1 inch clear edge.
  • 6. Roll and tie closed with kitchen string.
  • 7. Sear on all sides in oven proof Skillet in Oil and Butter.
  • 8. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • 9. Rest 5 minutes, slice on diagonal with sharp knife and serve.

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