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Title: Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin
Categories: Pork, Sauces, Cheese, Greens
Yield: 4 servings

10 sl Bacon
1 lb Pork tenderloin
1/4 ts Pepper
1/3 c Prepared pesto
1 c Shredded Italian cheese
- blend
1 c Fresh baby spinach

Set oven @ 425-|F/218-|C.

Arrange bacon strips lengthwise in a foil-lined
15x10x1-in. pan, overlapping slightly.

Cut tenderloin lengthwise through the center to within
1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin flat; pound with a
meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Place tenderloin on
center of bacon, perpendicular to strips.

Sprinkle pepper over pork. Spread with pesto; layer with
cheese and spinach. Close tenderloin; wrap with bacon,
overlapping ends. Tie with kitchen string at 3-in.
intervals. Secure ends with toothpicks.

In a 12" skillet, brown roast on all sides, about 8
minutes. Return to baking pan; roast in oven until a
thermometer inserted in pork reads 145-|F/63-|C, 17-20
minutes. Remove string and toothpicks; let stand 5
minutes before slicing.

Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois

Makes: 4 servings

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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