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.
Notes
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Can I add pieces of. Apple to the stuffing ?
Hi Peggy, I haven’t tested that, but I imagine that should work. One of our readers mentioned she adds apples to the mix.
This went over BIG with my boyfriend! I am not the best cook and this dinner got me called “wifey material” LOL so thats definitely a big plus! Will be making again 🙂
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles
This sounds so delish Natasha! Wondering if I can make a few tenderloins for a crowd earlier in the day and reheat before serving? How can I keep it from drying out/being overcooked?
Thx
Hi Ann, that is fine. We keep ours in an oven on the “warm” setting or tented with foil and keep it in a warm spot. Two hours is quite a bit of time however, I wouldn’t want it to dry out. You can make it in advance if you choose, this recipe also reheats really well if you wanted to sauté the sliced rings of stuffed tenderloin. I hope you love it!
I’ve made stuffed pork loin before but it was dry. This looks delicious I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing and the video as well!!!
You’re welcome, Susan. I hope this becomes your new favorite recipe! Please share with us how it goes.
Make sure you use Pork Tenderloin, not Pork Loin. Those are two different meats. Pork Loin is much drier.
Best stuffed loin ever!! Love the tenderness and flavors of this loin. I added cream cheese to the stuffing, it does blend really well with the flavors. Thank you Natasha!! My family cannot thank you enough. Even my neighbors have heard of your recipes.
You’re welcome, Lily! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes.
I made this for a Saturday night dinner. It was wonderful. The absolute bonus was the “leftovers” Later in the week, we did a repeat, this recipe was sooooo much more tasty, juicy and tender. Incredible!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
I just made this , but I didn’t have bacon, so my stuffings are: finely chop carrots, champignons, kale and parsley…then i fried a bit with fresh sage and whole cloves of garlic, brushed with mayo with parmessan, then baked for 20 mins. Ohhh boy! Turns out really yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you for sharing that with me, Vilma.
January 23 2021 just made it for supper tonight! Delicious recipe thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Mom and sister came for a visit and I found your recipe for this pork loin. It was really a hit as my sister went back for another helping. As most cooks will do to add a signature item, after adding pan drippings I put Panko on the top and broiled for about 5 minutes. Gave it just a little crunch. Really great with a white wine or Rose.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Fantastic recipe, easy and company worthy. You literally had me LOL on the varies ways to pound the pork tenderloin. I have a mallet but prefer to use my cast iron frying pan. Just make sure nothing else is on the counter or it will bounce off, or I could be a little aggressive. Instead of using toothpicks I use broken pieces of spaghetti (before cooked). As the pork tenderloin cooks so does the spaghetti pieces. The tenderloin will still hold together, so no need to worry about the toothpicks.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha…love your recipes!
The stuffed pork tenderloin was wonderful. I wonder if you can suggest a sauce or gravy that could be served with this.
Hi Carol, I usually brush the pan drippings over it, but you can use the pan drippings to make a gravy if you prefer or pour your favorite gravy over it, and that would work well.
Can I make this and then wrap it in bacon?
Hi Stacia, I haven’t tested it that way but it sounds like a tasty idea.
Thank you Natasha for your great recipes, i have one question for you- can I use beef filet instead of the pork with the same filling? Thank you very much
Hi Reneen, I haven’t tried that yet to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us too how it goes.
I used the leftovers in a lovely sandwich!
Great idea, Bob! I hope you enjoyed it!
Made this delicious stuffed pork tenderloin for our guests tonight, so good, will make this again, thanks for the recipe
You’re welcome Mary! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Planning on cooking this for Christmas hope I make it right sounds easy enough thank you
This will be perfect for Christmas! I hope you love this recipe!
Made thsi recipe today and it was a hit! Even after reheating the tenderloin stayed juicy and soft. Thank you for a new dinner idea <3
You’re welcome Agnieszka! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Help! I love your stuffed tenderloin! and we’ve eaten it several times.. My husband requested it for Thanksgiving this year along with the usual turkey and ham, but I want to make life easier and wondering if I can make it and freeze it before baking? any suggestions on how this would work and taste? thanks!
Hi Sandra, we’ve always enjoyed this recipe fresh. I haven’t tested freezing it to advise on either. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Natasha, is it okay for the pork to remain a little pink inside? Thanks!
Hi Mandy, it is more important with pork to look at the internal temperature. That is a normal color for pork tenderloin.
Very tasty indeed, thanks for this this recipe! However, I am just scratching the surface when it comes to cooking and the meat wasn’t tender enough, what did I do wrong? 🙂
Hi Razvan, tough pork tenderloin is usually due to overbaking. Make sure you aren’t using convection oven settings.
Hi Natasha. I just want to thank you for posting your wonderful recipes. We have enjoyed many of them. I love that you use ingredients that i am likely to have in my pantry. Keep ’em coming! Best wishes
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles