Elegant Rolled Pork Tenderloin

Stuff pork tenderloin with blue cheese, spinach, walnuts and thyme are combined for a tasty main dish. Serve with balsamic gravy.

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Ingredients:

• 2 pounds tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Method

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place tenderloins on work surface and make a cut lengthwise. Place each tenderloin between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound thin. Remove plastic wrap. Season with salt. Top each with blue cheese, walnuts, spinach, and thyme to within one inch of edges. Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting with long edge. Tie up with string at equal intervals. Place on rack in roasting pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until just slightly pink (155 degrees). Remove from oven, cover, and let stand before slicing. Sprinkle flour in bottom of roasting pan and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and shallot and bring to boiling. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Serve sauce over pork.

Notes: This is certainly elegant enough when you want to impress, yet easy enough for a casual weekend meal.

Number of servings: 8

Submitted By: Sugarlump
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