Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Juicy pork tenderloin butterflied and filled with creamy herb goat cheese, caramelized apples, and baby spinach, wrapped in crispy crackling prosciutto.
In a nutshell: Crispy prosciutto wrapped stuffed pork tenderloin features tender pork butterflied and rolled with garlic herb goat cheese, caramelized apples, and spinach, enveloped in crackling prosciutto and roasted to a juicy 145°F. Ready in 50 minutes.
The viral Sunday dinner and holiday centerpiece taking Pinterest by storm! Lean, tender pork tenderloin butterflied and spread with tangy garlic-herb goat cheese, sweet caramelized Honeycrisp apples, and wilted spinach. Rolled and wrapped snugly in thin ribbons of savory Italian prosciutto, then seared and roasted until the exterior turns shattered-glass crispy while the pork stays succulent and pink.
Key Equipment
- Oven-Safe Cast Iron Skillet
- Meat Mallet
- Digital Meat Thermometer
- Kitchen Twine
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Rest Before Slicing: Resting 8 minutes allows the muscle fibers to reabsorb juices and lets the goat cheese set slightly so it stays inside each carved round.
- Don't Oversalt the Exterior: Prosciutto naturally contains curing salt. Season only the inside of the pork so the exterior doesn't become overly salty.
- Sear Seam-Side Down First: Placing the seam of the prosciutto into the hot skillet first seals the wrap tightly before flipping.
Ingredients
4
servings
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1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed of silverskin and excess fat
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4 oz creamy goat cheese (chèvre), room temperature
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1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
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2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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8 slices prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp unsalted butter, for sautéing apples
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, finely grated
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely minced
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1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey, for glazing prosciutto
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¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
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½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Sauté Apple & Spinach Filling
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple and a pinch of salt; cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and caramelized. Add garlic and chopped spinach, tossing for 1 minute until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in goat cheese, fresh rosemary, and thyme until melted into a creamy filling.
Butterfly & Pound the Tenderloin
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice pork tenderloin lengthwise down the center, cutting about 3/4 of the way through without cutting in half. Open like a book, cover with plastic wrap, and gently pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season inside with salt and black pepper.
Spread Filling & Roll
Spread the creamy apple-goat-cheese mixture evenly across the butterflied pork, leaving a 1/2-inch border along the edges. Roll the tenderloin tightly into a uniform cylinder.
Wrap in Prosciutto Lattice
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your counter and arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer with slight overlaps matching the length of the tenderloin. Place the rolled tenderloin seam-side up onto the prosciutto and roll firmly to wrap the meat completely in cured ham. Secure with 4 loops of kitchen twine if desired.
Sear & Roast to Perfection
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the prosciutto-wrapped roll for 2 minutes per side until prosciutto turns crisp and deeply golden. Brush lightly with maple syrup and transfer skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 16 to 18 minutes until internal thermometer reads 145°F (63°C). Rest on a carving board for 8 minutes before slicing into 3/4-inch rounds.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can butterfly, stuff, roll, and wrap the tenderloin in prosciutto up to 24 hours in advance. Keep tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator, then sear and roast straight before dinner.
Per USDA guidelines, pork tenderloin should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) followed by a 3-minute rest, yielding a juicy, tender, slightly blush-pink center.
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