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    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Marsala Sauce

    Published: Apr 23, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    This juicy Stuffed Pork Tenderloin loaded with sweet Italian sausage, spinach, and bread stuffing, served with a mushroom marsala sauce could be your new signature dish!

    slices of stuffed pork tenderloin on a white plate with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes

    Throughout my career as a restaurant chef,  I always enjoyed creating flavorful dishes using ingredients I had on hand. Taking a lackluster dish and turning it into a culinary adventure!

    slices of stuffed pork tenderloin on a white platterwith mushroom marsala gravy being spooned on

    This restaurant-style dish is easy to make and an inexpensive way to feed a crowd. You’re going to love my Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe!

    What Ingredients do I need to make a Stuffed Pork Tenderloin?

    Overhead vies of stuffed pork tenderloin

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    How do I make stuffing for a Pork Tenderloin?

    6 images showing the steps in making a stuffed pork tenderloin
    • Remove the casing from the sausage and place into a hot frying pan with a little olive oil.
    • As it cooks, break up the pieces so they look like ground meat. When finished place to the side and allow to cool slightly.
    • In a clean pan add the spinach with a little water.
    • Cook the spinach leaves until completely wilted, then squeeze out any additional water
    • In a large bowl, mix together the bread cubes, sausage, spinach, mozzarella, egg and chicken stock.
    • Blend all the ingredients together and allow to sit for 10 minutes before using g.

    How do I Stuff a Pork Tenderloin?

    four images showing how to stuff a pork tenderloin
    • With a sharp knife split the pork tenderloin, long ways from end to end.
    • Place the pork on a cutting board and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet pound the pork tenderloin to flatten. This will make it easier to stuf
    • Divide the stuffing between two pork tenderloins.
    • Roll the stuffed pork tenderloin, along the long side making a log, tucking the edges in to seal it.
    • Coat the pork tenderloins with bread crumbs
    small baking sheet with hot oil and seared pork
    • Place a baking sheet pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a 350-degree preheated oven pan for 8 – 10 minutes to allow the oil to get hot.
    • Carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven, and very carefully place the tenderloin in the hot oil to sear it slightly, gently rolling to allow all the sides to briefly sear. *Alternatively, this can be done in a large saute pan on the stove and then placed on the sheet pan
    • Place the pan with tenderloins back into the oven and bake for 25 minutes

    *Use a good meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should read a minimum of 145 degrees F. You prefer a more well-done pork roast let cook until 160 degrees has been reached.

    How do I make a mushroom marsala sauce?

    four images showing how to make a mushroom marsala sauce
    • Saute mushrooms over medium-high heat in a tablespoon of olive oil for about five minutes or until they are tender. Add more oil if needed.
    • Add the marsala (reserve two tablespoons) allow to cook for 3-4 minutes
    • Add the chicken stock, reduce heat and allow to simmer
    • Roll pieces of softened butter in flour to make a beurre manie
    four images showing how to finish making a mushroom marsala sauce
    • Add the beurre manie to the simmering stock. This will help thicken the sauce.
    • Add cream and continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
    • Before serving add the remainder of the marsala to boost the flavor.
    slices of stuffed pork on a white plate with mashed potatoes

    Your going to love how easy it is to make this stuffed pork tenderloin and your friends and family are going to love how delicious it is!

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What temperature should I cook a stuffed pork loin?

    The Federal Government says pork is safe to eat at 145 degrees. I question that because pre-cooked ingredients are included in the stuffed tenderloin. Therefore, it should come up to 165 degrees to be considered safe.

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    Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Sausage and Spinach

    You’ll love this Pork tenderloin, stuffed with a combination of sausage, spinach, bread and mozzarella cheese served with a mushroom marsala sauce! It’s a perfect date night dinner!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 804kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    • 2 in Pork Tenderloin usually two a pack
    • 1 lb sweet sausage
    • 8 oz bag baby spinach
    • 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 2 cups stale bread cubes
    • 1 eggs lightly beaten
    • 4 oz chicken stock more if needed
    • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    Marsala Sauce

    • 1 cup Marsala
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 12 oz mushrooms – sliced
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp flour
    • 1 oz heavy cream
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Pork Tenderloin

    • begin by cleaning up the tenderloin, removing silver skin and fat.
    • Split tenderloin down the middle
    • Cover the split tenderloin with plastic wrap and using the flat side of a meat hammer, pound out the pork to increase the size of the tenderloin.

    Stuffing

    • remove the casing from the sausage and cook in a frying pan breaking up the pieces so they look like ground meat. (allow to cool slightly)
    • in another frying pan with a little water in the pan cook the spinach leaves until completely wilted, then squeeze out any additional water
    • Using stale bread, cut it into cubes or small pieces.
      *Or use a premade bread cube.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the bread, sausage, spinach, mozzarella, egg and chicken stock, blend all the ingredients together*

    Stuffed Tenderloin

    • divide stuffing between two pork tenderloins, and roll tenderloins, along the long side making a log, tucking the edges in to seal it.
    • dredge the stuffed tenderloin in seasoned bread crumbs.
    • Place cookie sheet into preheat oven with olive oil in pan and allow it to get heat for about 10 minutes.
    • remove pan from oven and very carefully roll the tenderloin in the hot oil to sear it slightly, Be very careful hot oil can burn!
    • Place pan with tenderloins back into the oven and bake for 25 minutes

    Marsala Sauce

    • saute mushrooms in a little olive oil for about five minutes or until they are tender.
    • add marsala (reserve two tablespoons) and chicken stock, reduce heat and allow to simmer
    • roll pieces of the butter in flour to make a Beurre manie, then add to the simmering stock to help thicken the sauce.
    • add cream and continue to simmer
    • before serving add the remainder of the marsala to boost the flavor.

    Finish

    • slice stuffed pork tenderloin about ½ thick and serve with mushroom marsala sauce

    Notes

    *use additional stock if stuffing is too dry

    Nutrition

    Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 1317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2910IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 7mg
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    1. Sarah

      April 23, 2022 at 11:48 am

      So, am I reading this correctly? You are saying that 1 pork tenderloin (out of a pack of 2) is going to feed 6 people? Or should I create 4 halves from the 2-pack?

      Reply
    2. Kelly Baumgartel

      October 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      I have never like comments on recipes only to state what changes people make. However when I started this recipe I was positive I had Marsala, much to my chagrin I did not! I substituted fresh pressed apple cider. It worked out great my family loved the entire recipe.
      NOTE: One other self teachable moment was
      DO NOT use a cast iron skillet to make the Marsala sauce, the color was hideous (like bad day grey)
      Thanks for your wonderful recipe, it’s a definite TO DO OVER!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 10, 2020 at 7:25 pm

        happy to hear that your dinner worked out with the changes you made. Recipes are about being flexible and using what you like and what you have on hand to adapt them.

        Reply
    3. Lynne

      September 03, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I didn’t change a thing and it turned out great! My husband says the recipe is a definite keeper.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        September 03, 2020 at 9:19 pm

        I happy to hear you enjoyed the stuffed pork tenderloin! I hope you find more recipes on my site to try.

        Reply
    4. Denise

      September 20, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Do you use sweet or dry Marsala

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        September 20, 2019 at 4:02 pm

        I always use sweet marsala, it has a better flavor and really isn’t sweet

        Reply
    5. Dee

      October 26, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Has anyone tried this with Gluten-free bread? Just wondering how it turned out.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 29, 2018 at 5:37 pm

        As long as the bread does not break down it should be okay

        Reply
    6. john davies

      January 21, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Hello Chef! This was definitely worth the time to make after coming home from work. My wife and I worked together and the meal wasn’t just delicious, it was fun to make. Besides the good food, its a learning experience. I didn’t know what the Beurre maine was, its a great and easy way to thicken the sauce. I have never had Marsala before; my wife purchased the sweet Pelligrino as you suggested and was that good. One has be careful not to sample more than you need for cooking. Back to the meal; the stuffed tenderloin came out as good as your photo’s portrayed, very tender and flavorful. We served it with red mashed potatoes and corn accompanied by the delicious Marsala sauce. The baby spinach in the stuffing was exceptionally good adding great taste and color to the meal. Thanks again for another great recipe.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        January 22, 2014 at 10:32 am

        Thank you so much for sharing your success with me John, and I’m so happy to hear that you and your wife had a good time making the pork together! I will be starting a new cooking show on Google+ at the beginning of March and you’ll be able to cook along with me. The videos will be archived on Youtube, so you can watch them when you have time.
        Thanks again for letting me know and so glad you enjoyed a wonderful dinner!
        Cheers
        Dennis

        Reply
    7. Christi Brice

      December 18, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing, I found it earlier and made it for dinner tonight! I used a boneless porkloin instead, and it was so moist and flavorful! My family adored it! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        December 19, 2013 at 8:20 am

        thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my recipe Christi!

        Reply
    8. Renea

      December 17, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      I cooked this tonight and instead of marsala gravy i made sweet onion gravy with garlic and mushrooms, and it was amazing! Thanks for this recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Chef D

        December 17, 2012 at 8:08 pm

        Thank you so much for letting me know, You’re version sounds really tasty! My wife won’t eat onions sadly, but I know how good it must have made that dish!

        Reply
    9. Jessica

      November 27, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      I actually looked up this recipe online and came across your site and boy am I happy I did. I’ve been trying different dishes lately and this is by far the best ingredients to use. Thanks for sharing, will be trying this dish for the first time tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Chef D

        November 27, 2012 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks Jessica, I know you won’t be disappointed, the stuffed pork tenderloin is delicious!

        Reply
    10. Tom

      November 17, 2012 at 9:21 pm

      delicious, will definitely repeat again. Came together perfectly, cooked to 145, rest 20 minutes perfect

      Reply
    11. Tom

      November 17, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      delicious, will definitely repeat again. Came together perfectly

      Reply
    12. Jackie

      October 25, 2012 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for answering my question Dennis.

      I actually ended up making the dish shortly after I posted my note. I didn’t have marsala in the house, so used white wine & a little port, which worked out very well.

      It was delicious – I’ll definitely make it again!

      Reply
    13. Jackie

      October 24, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Dennis,

      I just came across your delicious looking recipe, & want to make it ASAP. Just one question … Have you prepared it a few hours in advance of baking? I’d like to get it all ready to pop in the oven after guests arrive,, but wonder if it would work.

      Thank you in advance, going to have a look at the rest of your site.

      Jackie

      Reply
      • Chef D

        October 24, 2012 at 5:36 pm

        Hi Jackie,

        yes indeed you can make the stuffed pork up ahead of time, in fact the extra time in the refer, will allow it to set up really well, making it easier to handle when cooking. I would make it completely with breading, and then right before you cook it, roll it in bread crumbs again in case any parts got damp.

        You can even precook it if you like, which is what I would do in a restaurant, saute for color, then refrigerate. and when the time comes close, just pop it in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes to finish cooking. as soon as the center hits 165 it will be ready to serve.

        thanks for stopping by,and if you have any other questions don’t hesitate to contact me!

        Cheers
        Dennis

        Reply
    14. Sheryl

      February 14, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Chef, I stumbled across your blog Feb 5th for the first time; the very day you posted this tenderloin Nirvana. I knew I had to try it for my husband for Valentine’s Day.

      We just finished dinner and I truly think you understated this amazing dish. Both my husband and I have agreed it goes immediately into the “keeper” file. Thank you so much for sharing this; I’ll be visiting regularly for inspiration.

      Happy Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
      • Chef D

        February 15, 2012 at 5:21 am

        Hi Sheryl

        I’m so glad to hear that the recipe worked well for you and that you and your husband enjoyed your dinner! I look forward to hearing from you!

        Cheers
        Dennis

        Reply
    15. Apron Appeal

      February 13, 2012 at 10:45 am

      I love your recipes especially those of the stuffed variety!

      Reply
    16. thoma

      February 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      wow i cant believe am writing to someone who can make dishes as decadent as that. how i would love to bite into tht lusciousness and moan for the rest of my life…:p
      it’s truly a cut above.
      wasn’t working in a restaurant stressful. i’ve read Anthony Bourdain’s Underbelly book and boy the grind doesn have competition.

      Reply
    17. claire

      February 10, 2012 at 6:03 am

      Chef Dennis – i am at work and shouldn’t be perusing recipes but organising publicity for a security report on libya – instead I am drooling over this – yum – port tenderloins here i come!

      C

      Reply
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