Parmesan Pistachio Stuffed Pork Tenderloin.
This parmesan pork tenderloin is sponsored by the National Pork Board!
Parmesan pistachio pork tenderloin is what’s for dinner tonight!
This flavorful weeknight meal is going to become a staple in your dinner repertoire this season. It’s exciting, delicious and a great way to bring some excitement into your kitchen.
Today I’ve partnered with the National Pork Board and their Pork as a Passport Campaign to bring you this delish stuffed pork tenderloin recipe. Pork tenderloin is so underrated. We love it as a weeknight meal, and it doesn’t take very long to cook either. Bonus!
Pork tenderloin is also incredibly lean, making it one of our favorite meats for dinner. And we’re not alone! Pork is the number one consumed protein globally, and it really allows you to explore different cultures when it comes to cooking, especially when we’re not traveling as much. I’ve made many versions in this past, and it’s a great way to elevate your weeknight meal with tons of flavor. It feels special!
If you’re looking for inspo, I’ve made this fig and gorgonzola stuffed pork tenderloin, this grilled thai pork tenderloin and this apple, squash and goat cheese stuffed pork tenderloin. Oh and this wonderful holiday pork tenderloin too. They are all dreamy!
I’m excited to add this new one to the list. Pork is a fantastic way to transport you from your kitchen and experience exciting new flavors and dishes from cultures around the world. It’s also such a versatile cut of meat, one that can continuously bring a whole new life to the dinner table.
That’s why we’re making this parmesan pistachio pork tenderloin today! It is absolutely loaded with flavor – while using minimal ingredients. That’s a must during this busy season.
Yes!
I absolutely LOVE the parmesan pistachio combo. Let me tell you how it goes down!
I find that throwing the pistachios in a food processor makes them the perfect consistency. So we combine the pistachios with ricotta and parmesan cheese to make the most incredible filling. It’s cheesy and nutty and savory and delicious. You can eat it with a spoon, but we’re going to stuff it in the pork tenderloin.
I chop a ton of herbs – things like parsley and sage, though you can use what is in season! – to throw in the filling too. This combination is also ridiculously flavorful and adds wonderful aromatic value too.
Another reason I love pork tenderloin? The options for side dishes are endless. You can serve this with some roasted vegetables or even mashed potatoes. You can throw it on top of a salad. If you’re utilizing leftovers, you can even throw it on a sandwich!
It’s a sure fave!
Parmesan Pistachio Pork Tenderloin
Parmesan Pistachio Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 boneless pork tenderloins, 1.5 to 2 lbs each in size
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup roasted, salted pistachios
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup finely parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as sage and parsley
- brussels sprouts salad, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a roasting pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
- Place the pork on a cutting board and get a sharp knife. I like to slice it twice to open it up so I have a lot of space to work with. I start at the bottom of the pork (about 1/4 inch from the bottom) and slice it lengthwise, then continue to cut again and open up the pork. You want to have a flat surface to work on. I place a piece of plastic wrap over top of the pork and use a meat tenderizer to pound it out to even thickness. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Repeat with the other tenderloin.
- Place the pistachios in a food processor and blend until small crumbs remain. In a bowl, combine the pistachios with the ricotta, parmesan cheese, garlic and egg. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 tenderloins. Spread the ricotta mixture on top of the pork, leaving 2 inches or so around the edges so you can roll it up. Sprinkle the chopped herbs on top.
- Tightly roll up the tenderloins and tie each with kitchen twine. Season the entire outside with the salt and pepper.
- Place the pork on the roasting pan or baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the inside is cooked and reads about 140 to 145 degrees F. Let the pork rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
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10 Comments on “Parmesan Pistachio Stuffed Pork Tenderloin.”
I only made one pork but the outcome was fantastic. My husband loved it and he’s hard to please : )
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Pat
thanks patricia!
Wonderful recipe as per… May I suggest you buy NONSTICK ALUMINUM FOIL? It’s a great discovery for me and the best invention since carboard straws… Lol. Be Safe, be well.
oh i have to try that!
Is this for a total of 1.5 to 2 lbs? Pork tenderloins don’t usually weigh that amount EACH.
hi mary! i usually get pork tenderloins that are 1.5lbs EACH. if you can’t find one that size, then you could probably cut the recipe for the filling in half. :)
Made this last night! Despite not really cutting the pork correctly (there were some holes… that made the filling squeak out, maybe this is something the butcher will do for me in the future?) the flavor was excellent and the pork perfectly cooked and tender. Added some caramelized onions I needed to use up to the filling and forgot to add the herbs so just sprinkled sage on top before baking. What a knockout! I’ll definitely check out your other stuffed tenderloin recipes. Also, found this to be a diabetes/keto friendly meal for those wondering, I calculated 6 grams of carbs per serving!
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Freaking fantastic!! The pork was so tender and the filling was divine.
I feel dumb, but I can’t quite figure out what you mean by slicing the meat twice. I have seen this in a couple of your recipes, but don’t understand what you do after making the lengthwise cut. Could you elaborate?