Subj : Makin' Bacon - 02 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Thu May 25 2023 03:35:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin Categories: Five, Pork, Greens, Sauces, Cheese 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 15" X 10" X 1" pan, overlapping slightly. Cut tenderloin lengthwise through the center to within 1/2" of bottom. Open tenderloin flat; pound with a meat mallet to 1/2" 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" 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 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... "A wedding ring doesn't put a zipper on anything." -- Uncle Dirty Dave --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .