Rolled Pork Florentine Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic and sprinkle meat with garlic powder; set aside. , Separate caps from stems of three mushrooms; set caps aside. Chop stems and remaining mushrooms to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, half the spinach, stuffing mix, 2 tablespoons cheese, butter and onion; mix well. Spread over tenderloin. Roll up, starting with a long edge. Secure with toothpicks. , Place, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush lightly with browning sauce if desired. Top with remaining spinach; sprinkle with nutmeg. Arrange mushroom caps around meat; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into meat layer reads 160°-170°. Cut into 1-in. slices.

FLORENTINE PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place tenderloin in baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until desired doneness.
• When pork is done, remove from pan and keep warm.
• Pour 2-3 Tablespoons of drippings from the pork into a medium saute pan.
• Heat over medium high heat; whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with whisk.
• Slowly whisk in white wine; stir until smooth.
• Reduce heat and continue cooking until thickened and reduced by half, stirring as needed.
• Gradually stir in milk; bring to a simmer.
• Cook over medium heat until smooth and thick, stirring constantly.
• Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
• Continue cooking until completely heated through. Mixture will be somewhat thick.
• Slice pork tenderloin into medallions, approximatley 1/4-1/2 inch thickness.
• Arrange pork medallions on serving plate, top with spinach-tomato mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Sprinkle asiago cheese over the top and serve hot!