PORK PINWHEELS

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A flavorful filling peeks out from the swirled slices of pork. This make-ahead appetizer is enhanced with garlic mayonnaise. More Make Ahead Appetizers »

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

GARLIC MAYONNAISE:
1 large whole garlic bulb
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 3 teaspoons milk, optional
STUFFING:
3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)

Steps:

Remove the papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Brush with oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and milk if needed to achieve a creamy consistency. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours., In a large skillet, saute leeks in 1 tablespoon oil until tender; remove from the heat. In a blender, combine the parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Gradually add the remaining oil; process until creamy. Add walnuts and leek mixture; cover and coarsely chop. Set aside., Make a lengthwise slit in each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of the opposite side. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic wrap. Spread leek mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; tie with kitchen string to secure., Place tenderloins seam down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cover and chill. Discard string; cut pork into 1/2-in. slices. Serve with garlic mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.