Bill's Gorgonzola Stuffed Pork

I have to begin by stating that all the credit for this delicious dish that you are about to discover goes to my very talented Uncle Bill (and unofficial Master Chef).  Whenever he and my aunt make the trip from Texas to the mitten, we are treated with a mouth-watering kitchen creation that leaves me asking, "How's it cooked? What spices? When can we eat?!"  On their most recent visit, Chef Bill made a Gorgonzola Stuffed and Roasted Pork Tenderloin.  Halfway into my first bite, I knew - this dish must be shared with the world.  So, here it is folks:

What you'll need:

• 5-6 lb package of Lean Pork Tenderloin
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves
• Olive Oil
• Gorgonzola Cheese
• 6-8 Asparagus Spears
• 1 Bag Fresh Spinach
• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 32 oz. Swanson Beef Broth 100% Fat Free w/ no MSG

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  If the tenderloin is packaged in two pieces (most are), make a slit, lengthwise, down the center of each of the two tenderloin pieces (more room for stuffing!).  Crush the garlic cloves, mix with 1/4 cup of olive oil, and rub thoroughly over the tenderloin.  Stuff the gorgonzola cheese, asparagus spears, spinach, and red bell pepper (~6-8 thin slices).  Push the two pieces of tenderloin together (so that the stuffing is in the middle) and tie together with twine or oven safe string.  Tie the first string in the middle and make subsequent ties about an inch apart to each end of the tenderloin.  Place the pork on a rack in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 of the beef broth into the pan.  Pour the Lipton Onion Soup Mix on top of the tenderloin (you do not need to use the entire package, just enough to season the tenderloin).  Add the remainder of the package to the broth in the bottom of the pan.  Bake for about an hour and a half or until the roast has reached a temperature of 160-170 degrees.  When finished, let sit for about 10-15 minutes and then cut away the twine.  Pour the juice from the pan into a serving bowl to use as au jus.  Enjoy!

Get creative with your stuffing!  Try gorgonzola cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and asparagus or a bleu cheese and mushroom stuffing.  Enjoy your roast with a dish from Fresh Summer Sides and a crisp salad from Super Salads.  

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