Asparagus-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Asparagus-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe has 142 calories, 24g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up asparagus spears, water, onion powder, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; set aside.
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of pork tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open so meat lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness.
Remove plastic; rub 1/2 teaspoon seasoning mix over inside of tenderloin.
In a large nonstick skillet, bring water to a boil.
Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain asparagus and immediately place in ice water; drain and pat dry.
Place asparagus lengthwise over tenderloin.
Fold meat over asparagus, starting with a long side, and secure with kitchen string. Rub remaining seasoning over meat. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally.
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Recommended wine: Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese
Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese are my top picks for Pork Tenderloin. Pinot noir's light body is great for lean cuts, medium bodied sangiovese complement meaty sauces, stews, and other multi-ingredient dishes, and full-bodied tannic malbec pairs with fatty cuts and barbecue. You could try La Celia Pioneer Malbec. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 14 dollars per bottle.
La Celia Pioneer Malbec
The 2017 Finca La Celia Pioneer Malbec is an attractive wine with aromas of fresh and ripe fruit, in perfect harmony with the delicacy of the violets and oak aging notes. Very good attack on the palate, with fruity concentration, typical of Malbec, palate medium firm but at the same time elegant. It is an ideal Malbec to drink with the Argetine roast beef with typical “empanadas”.