Recipe: Pork Tenderloins with Sesame Stuffing

SESAME STUFFED PORK TENDERLOINS

2 pork tenderloins
1/4 cup sesame seed
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups dry or soft bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning or ground thyme
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Cut each tenderloin almost through lengthwise; flatten.

In frying pan cook sesame seed, celery and onion in butter until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients for the stuffing; toss lightly.

Spread stuffing on cut surface of one tenderloin. Place remaining tenderloin, cut side down, on stuffing; fasten with string or skewers. Place on rack in shallow pan.

Roast, uncovered, for 1 to 2 hours or until internal temperature in thickest part of meat reaches 170 degrees F.

Makes about 6 servings
Source: The Pillsbury Family Cookbook
From: Sharon - 09-14-97