Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

50 MIN

Servings

4 Servings


Ingredients

1/2 cup

peach preserves

1 

(or more if desired) canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced

1 

large garlic clove, crushed

1 

pork tenderloin (1 lb.)

8 oz

pork Mexican chorizo sausage

1 tub

(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread

3 oz

Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

1 lb

sliced bacon, divided

1/3 cup

brown sugar

- dash

ground black pepper


Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Create a glaze: Combine peach preserves with 1 or more finely diced chipotles and 1 large crushed clove of garlic. Set aside.

Step 3

On cutting board, butterfly pork tenderloin, and pound with meat tenderizer to even thickness.

Step 4

Spread chorizo over tenderloin. Spread PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread down center and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Step 5

Roll-up tenderloin. Using slices of bacon, wrap tenderloin until covered. Secure with toothpicks, if needed.

Step 6

Place bacon-wrapped loin in cast iron, or heavy bottom fry pan. Cook until bacon is browned on all sides. Remove from fry pan and place in foil-lined baking dish.

Step 7

Bake for 25 minutes or until tenderloin reaches 160-165ºF, coating with glaze during the last 5-10 minutes of baking. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Create caramelized bacon (yum!): Dice remainder of bacon into small to medium pieces. Using the same fry pan, brown until crispy. Drain off excess bacon drippings, leaving behind 1 to 2 tablespoons. In pan, add a few grinds of fresh pepper and 1/3 or more cups of brown sugar. Stir bacon to coat with sugar mixture. Cook over low heat until bubbly, be careful not to burn! Remove from pan.

Step 9

Now that your tenderloin is glazed, cooked and cooled, and your caramelized bacon is complete, it is time to serve. Slice tenderloin, and place on a beautiful serving platter. This dish can be easily doubled or tripled making it a great dish to serve buffet style at your next party!