The Ultimate Pizza Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

If you love pizza and juicy pork, this recipe brings them together in one incredible dish. We take a butterflied pork tenderloin, pound it thin, and stuff it with a savory, pan-softened blend of red bell peppers, sweet shallots, and premium Windsor pepperoni.

After a dusting of parmesan cheese, the roll is seared and baked in a cast-iron skillet to a perfect 145°F.

Serve it up with some roasted potatoes for an easy dinner that hits all the comfort food cravings. 

Ingredients

• 1 Pork Tenderloin
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 Shallot, finely diced
• 1 generous handful of Sliced Pepperoni (Windsor pepperoni highly recommended), chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (plus a splash extra for the pan)
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
• Toothpicks (for securing the roll)

Instructions

1. Deseed and finely dice half of a red bell pepper.
2. Peel and finely dice half of a shallot.
3. Roughly chop a handful of Windsor pepperoni into small pieces.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add a small splash of olive oil.
5. Add the diced peppers, shallots, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
6. Toss in the chopped pepperoni, mix everything together, and remove the pan from the heat.
7. Stir in the parmesan cheese to bind the mixture, and set the filling aside.
8. Butterfly the pork tenderloin by slicing it lengthwise down the middle, stopping about 1/8-inch from the bottom so the meat opens up like a book.
9. Cover the butterflied pork with plastic wrap and pound it flat with a meat mallet until it reaches an even thickness.
10. Spread the warm pepperoni and vegetable filling evenly across the flattened pork, leaving a slight border near the edges to keep the mixture contained.
11. Tightly roll the pork tenderloin from one end to the other, gently tucking the ends inward to secure the filling.
12. Secure with toothpicks.
13. Wipe the cast-iron skillet clean, add a fresh tablespoon of olive oil, and place the rolled pork in the center of the pan.
14. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes.
15. Flip the pork roll over and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until the center reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
16. Remove the skillet from the oven.
17. Remove toothpicks.
18. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into evenly sized medallions.