Name: Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound) -; 1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese -; 1/4 cup thinly sliced dried apricots -; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1 small garlic clove, minced -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -; Dash cayenne pepper -; 1 tablespoon butter, melted -

Ingredients for - Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

1. 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)

2. 1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

3. 1/4 cup thinly sliced dried apricots

4. 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

5. 1 small garlic clove, minced

6. 1/4 teaspoon salt

7. 1/8 teaspoon pepper

8. Dash cayenne pepper

9. 1 tablespoon butter, melted

How to cook deliciously - Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

1 . Stage

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne.

2 . Stage

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long end. Tie at 1-1/2- to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush tenderloin with butter. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.