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How to Make Cubano Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Cubano Pork Tenderloin is a mouthwatering and savory dish that brings together the classic flavors of a Cuban sandwich with the tenderness of pork tenderloin. This recipe is the perfect choice for a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you and your guests wanting more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress.

The star of this recipe is the pork tenderloin, which is a lean and tender cut of meat tha...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • ½ (8 ounce) package deli ham
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • kitchen string

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil an oven-proof pan large enough to fit the tenderloin over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and mustard. Transfer to a bowl and season with pepper.
  • Place tenderloin on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Place pork between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Trim any extra pieces so the tenderloin is rectangular.
  • Chop the pork trimmings finely and add to the onion mixture. Spread onion mixture onto pork. Lay ham slices over it and sprinkle Gruyere cheese on top. Roll tenderloin up along the long side. Tie with cotton kitchen string. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Sear tenderloin in the hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer pan to the preheated oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin reads 145 degrees F (71 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 351mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 462mg

    Categories

    Pork recipes
    Cuban recipes
    Tenderloin recipes
    Main recipes
    Dinner recipes