Saturday, January 22, 2011

Pork Tenderloin with Pesto, Provolone, and Pancetta

2 pork tenderloins
pesto
6 slices of provolone cheese
10-12 slices pancetta


1. Slit tenderloins lengthwise, creating a generous size pocket
2. Smear a generous amount of pesto in pocket, and then place half-slices of cheese on top, & push down into pocket
3. Lay pancetta along the length of tenderloin and pull pocket closed, tying in several places with cotton twine to hold together
4. Place in baking dish and bake 25 min. @ 400 degrees; Check with meat thermometer before removing from oven

(I cooked 3 tenderloins in same dish and it too approx. 40 min.