Pork Tenderloin Bundles Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Rub meat with the mustard powder and thyme to taste. Place in a nonreactive dish and add 1/2 cup sherry, 1/2 cup soy sauce, the garlic and the ginger. Coat the loin well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Baste the pork occasionally while cooking.
• Meanwhile, heat the apple jelly in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, stir well, reduce heat to low and let simmer. Pour over the tenderloin when it's done.

PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Baste the tenderloin in olive oil and generously rub with the Cajun rub. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the tenderloin from oven, split in half and stuff with a layer of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and shredded jalapeno jack cheese. Grill stuffed tenderloin for 20 to 30 minutes. Slice and serve immediately.

PORK TENDERLOIN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Slice the pork tenderloin into 1" or thicker pieces, then flatten with the side of a cleaver or rolling pin to 1/2" thickness. Cross two slices of bacon, forming an "X". Place one of the flattened tenderloin slices on top. Sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder (no need for salt!), then top with a slice of onion and a slice of tomato. Bring up the four ends of the bacon slices and secure on top with a single wooden toothpick. This should form a neat package. Place on a broiling pan so drippings can drain. Bake uncovered 50 - 60 minutes. OR Grill over medium low heat 20 - 30 minutes, but be prepared to dowse the flames -- that bacon drips like crazy!

GRILLED VEGGIE PORK BUNDLES

Steps:

• Cross two bacon strips to form an "X"; repeat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; place over bacon strips. Layer with onion, tomato and green pepper. Wrap bacon strips over vegetables and secure with a toothpick., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare the grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place pork bundles over the drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Place cheese slices over bundles; cover and grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Discard toothpicks.