My Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe is loaded with mushrooms and bacon and is so juicy and delicious every time. I stuff the tenderloin and roll it into a pork roulade that looks so fancy but is actually an EASY and inexpensive way to feed a crowd. P.S. It also reheats nicely.
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Pork is generally less expensive than other proteins like steak, but it’s naturally flavorful. There’s so much you can do with it to keep dinner exciting – some of my favorite dinners include Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Pork Schnitzel, and Carnitas.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Video
See how simple it is to make this fancy main dish for your next event. I hope this juicy stuffed pork tenderloin becomes a new favorite for you!
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe
When prepared correctly, pork (especially tenderloin) is quite juicy and flavorful. This stuffed pork tenderloin recipe is a winner in my house for that reason–it’s so moist, never dry, and the bacon-mushroom filling inside gives so much extra flavor. I also love that this pork dish reheats well if we ever have leftovers.
We love serving this mushroom-stuffed pork tenderloin for special occasions, but it’s easy enough for a weeknight meal alongside my Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.
Ingredients for Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
You’ll love how simple it is to make this stuffed pork tenderloin with only pork, seasoning, and stuffing ingredients.
- Pork Tenderloin – You can buy pork tenderloin just about anywhere but we prefer Costco. They sell a pack of 4 for $22-$25 which is so reasonable. You can easily double or triple this recipe for a larger party. See my notes below about tenderloin vs pork loin.
- Filling Ingredients – bacon, brown mushrooms, onion, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley. Feel free to swap the brown mushrooms for white (or use a mix) and the parsley for dill (but use less).
Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin
Even with similar names, pork tenderloin and pork loin are not interchangeable. We highly recommend using a pork tenderloin instead of pork loin roast for this recipe for these reasons:
- Tenderness – pork tenderloin is softer, more tender, and more forgiving if slightly overcooked
- Faster Cooking time – tenderloin is smaller and thinner so it’s ready in less time. This also results in even cooking.
- Easier to Stuff – since it’s smaller, you don’t have to work as hard to butterfly the roast.
Do I Have to Trim Pork Tenderloin?
You may notice a silver skin or white fibrous layer attached to your pork tenderloin. Before cooking, always remove the silver skin since it does not break down while cooking and ends up being chewy and tough. Watch the video tutorial to see how to remove the silver skin from Pork Tenderloin.
How to Make Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
It’s simple to make this delicious stuffed pork tenderloin. First, you whip up a quick filling, then you stuff and cook. It’s so simple!
- Make the Bacon Mushroom Filling – Saute bacon over medium heat in an oven-safe skillet until browned. Then add onions and mushrooms, cooking for five more minutes or until soft. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, and garlic, cooking for 1 additional minute. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the pork tenderloin – to remove the silver skin from the tenderloin, slide a sharp knife just under the silver skin and run it in one direction, being careful not to trim away meat. Butterfly the meat by slicing lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Open it like a book and then cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2″ thick.
- Stuff the Pork – spread the filling over the opened meat (save the skillet!) and roll tightly like a jelly roll, starting from the long end. Secure with toothpicks and then season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Pork Tenderloin – Heat the reserved skillet and add a bit of olive oil. Place the rolled pork toothpick-side-down to brown for about 2 minutes. Flip and brown on all sides, and then move the skillet (or a separate roasting pan) carefully to the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pork reads 145°-150° on an instant-read thermometer.
- Rest and Serve – Remove the pan from the oven, brush with pan drippings, and then move to a cutting board. Rest for 10 minutes and then slice into medallions. Brush with more pan drippings for the ultimate flavor boost.
Pro Tip:
Brushing the pork with the pan drippings imparts amazing flavor – the caramelized seasoned juices from the tenderloin have incredible concentrated flavor and glazing it over the tenderloin gives it a tantalizing golden glow.
Is Pork Supposed to be Pink?
The center of a pork tenderloin can look a little bit pink which is normal. It’s best to test for doneness with a thermometer. The pork is cooked through at 145˚F, according to the USDA.
What to Serve with Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Once cut, these stuffed pork tenderloin rings look so fancy and upscale and work perfectly with a variety of sides and veggies. Try some of my favorite suggestions to build a complete menu:
- Potatoes – Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smashed Potato Salad, Roasted Potatoes, German Potato Salad,
- Veggie Sides – Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Salads– Creamy Cucumber Salad, Easy Garden Salad, Wedge Salad, Greek Salad
- Desserts – Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake, Peach Galette, Chocolate Mousse
Make-Ahead
Stuffed pork tenderloin is easy to reheat if there are leftovers. Follow these easy steps.
- To Refrigerate: once cooled, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days
- Freezing: Cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze up to 6 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw in the fridge. Heat a pan on the stove over medium speed. Add a bit of olive oil and pork slices, covering the pan with a lid. Flip after 2 minutes and heat the other side until just heated through. This should keep your reheated stuffed pork tenderloin moist.
This easy stuffed pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for a weeknight or dinner party. The rolled protein dish looks fancy, and is stuffed with bacon and savory mushrooms, but only takes a few ingredients and a simple process to make. You’ll love serving this crowd-pleasing entree!
More Pork Dinner Ideas
This stuffed pork tenderloin recipe is one of my favorite dishes to share with friends and family. Below are a few of my top-rated pork dishes or find more inspiration in my pork recipes archive.
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Split Pea Soup with ham
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce
- Air Fryer Pork Chops
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Instant Pot Ribs
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 oz brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped, (from 1/2 small onion)
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. In an oven-safe large skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp oil with chopped bacon and cook until browned (3-4 minutes). Add sliced mushrooms and chopped onion and sauté 5 minutes or until soft. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, chopped parsley and minced garlic. Cook another minute stirring constantly then transfer to a plate.
- Remove Silver Skin from Pork Tenderloin.* Cut a slit down the long end of your tenderloin, making sure not to cut all the way through. Open tenderloin like a book, cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap, and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until 1/2" thick without tearing through the meat.
- Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the surface of the tenderloin, leaving 1/2" at the borders. Roll tightly starting with the long end (hot-dog style) and secure the ends with 6-7 toothpicks. Poke toothpicks parallel to each other to create a flat cooking surface. Season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, place tenderloin in the skillet (toothpick-side-down) and sear about 2 minutes per side (6-8 minutes total). Transfer the skillet with the tenderloin to the oven and bake at 400˚F for 18-20 min or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145-150˚F in the thickest portion of the meat.
- Transfer to a cutting board, brush with the pan drippings, and rest 10 minutes before slicing into rings. Brush with pan drippings for more flavor and garnish with parsley if desired.
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Hi Natasha We don’t like mushrooms so is there something else I can use for stuffing.
Hi Pauline, I haven’t tested that without the mushrooms. I imagine omitting all together or substituting for another vegetable could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Thank you Natasha. I have been wanting to try this for awhile. Made it for supper tonight amd it was a hit.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
It was just the best pork I have eaten in a long time!!! So juicy!!!!! I have not use any chopsticks as I have wrapped pork in bacon slices very tightly and that hold it together while baking. I have already forwarded to my mum and my mum-in law. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with your friends and family!! 🙂
Most excellent!! We used celery (sautéed) instead of parsley because we didn’t have parsley. Awesome dish! Thank you!!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it
Hi Natasha made too much. Can I freeze the leftovers
Hi Rose, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Thank you for this recipe Natasha I tried it today and it was so good my husband and daughter loved it I’ll save it for next time 😊
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
This sounds awesome! I never know what to do with pork tenderloin so I rarely buy it but this recipe sounds great! Thanks for sharing, Natasha! 🙂
You’re so welcome, Nicole!!
Yum! Made it today and it was DELICIOUS!! Hubby LOVED it and even the kiddos ate it! Definitely a keeper. But then again.. so are all your recipes 🙂 I thought I bought one pork tenderloin but turns out there were 2 smaller ones in the pack. Wasn’t an issue though, I just divided the filling between the two. Paired it with your creamy mashed potatoes (also delicious) and then the strawberry pretzel jello for dessert (yum). Seriously. Your website is a lifesaver and I always find myself coming back. Thank you for all your effort!!
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! I’m so happy you are enjoying our recipe!
We had this for Christmas dinner and it was delicious! Just one thing I noticed: the written directions do not include the step to season the meat with salt/pepper before searing (the video has this step).
I’m so glad you loved the stuffed pork tenderloin! You’re absolutely right, season the outside of the tenderloin with remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper then sear. Thank you so much for pointing that out. I added it to the print-friendly instructions.
In another part of this e-mail, you asked what we were having for dinner over the holidays. Our Christmas tradition is filet mignon and lobster bisque. But for New Years, we’re doing a pork roast stuffed with green chili.
That sounds amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
n Natasha,
I want to make this recipe for Christmas Day, can I stuff it and season it ahead of time, say overnight? Thanks
Hi Katie, yes that would work well. This recipe also reheats really well if you wanted to sauté the sliced rings of stuffed tenderloin. I hope you love it and Merry Christmas!
We can’t eat pork, I’m wondering if this would work with other meats? Chicken?
I think this should work with chicken!
Which chicken cut do you recommend?
Excellent
Hi Cherry, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This is such a fantastic recipe. So much flavor.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
This looks SO delicious! Need to try soon!
Hi Taylor, I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
So delicious and easy – we loved this tenderloin!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
Natasha is there a sauce that you would recommend to go over it?
HI Tanya, I usually just brush the pan drippings over it, but you can use the pan drippings to make a gravy if you prefer, or just pour your favorite gravy over it and that would work well.
YUM!!! I love this delicious version!!!
Thanks Erin! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
Oh my goodness this pork loin looks so delicious. The filling sounds so so amazingly good.
Thank you Becky! The filling combo of mushrooms and bacon adds amazing flavor to the pork tenderloin.
A must try recipe. Pork tenderloin is so lean and healthy. I use spaghetti instead of toothpicks which works well to hold it together.
Hi Theresa, It really is a healthy dinner! I had never thought to use spaghetti but wouldn’t it break pushing it through meat?
It can break if forced. Give it a try, you will be surprised. Love your recipes.
I’ll definitely have to try!! It definitely seems safer if you forget it’s in there 😉 Thanks for the tip!
Wow, I never would have thought of that, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing that! 🙂