Name: Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: serves 4 people
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp dijon mustard; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 sprigs of parsley; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 sage leaves; 500 g pork tenderloin (1.1 pound); 10 prosciutto slices (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove of garlic; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 500 g whole plum tomatoes (1.1 pound); 450 g white beans, canned (1 pound); 5 kale leaves, stem removed

Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beans

Do you cook Christmas dinner at home and invite people over? We don’t. In our family hosting Christmas dinner goes from generation to generation and it’s not our turn yet. However, we love this time of the year and we love making new recipes for Christmas. This Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Prosciutto is juicy and incredibly easy to prepare. It takes less than an hour to make this recipe. Serve it with the accompanying tomato, bean and kale sauce. It’s delicious and simple, even though it looks complicated and festive.

Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto with Beans

Yummm! This is such a delicious dish, perfect for Christmas dinner when you want to show your best culinary skills.

perfect for celebrations or Sunday roast
the pork tenderloin is soft and juicy with a crispy exterior
the sauce is light and packed with veggies
quick and easy recipe (made in less than an hour)
can easily be made ahead (scroll down for tips)

How to make Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto?

It looks fancy and complicated, but in reality, making this dish is incredibly simple. This is how we make it:

Mix all ingredients for the breadcrumbs mixture together
Arrange prosciutto over a baking sheet
Place pork tenderloin over the prosciutto and breadcrumbs mixture
Tie it together using a kitchen string
Sear on all sides in a pan
Roast in an oven for 14 - 16 minutes
Slice and Serve

Make Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto ahead

It's so easy to make Pork Tenderloin with Prosciutto ahead of time. First, roll the tenderloin in prosciutto and breadcrumbs mixture. Then add the sage and tie with kitchen string. Place the prepared pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto to a large vacuum bag. Using a high-quality vacuum machine, vacuum the pork tenderloin. Place in the freezer for up to 30 days. Once you decide to make it, bring it to room temperature and continue with the process.

For this recipe, we used a Slovenian product, vacuum machine SV2000 from Status Metlika. We love how quick and easy it is to use and it's a great way to store fresh veggies and fruits and finished dishes too.

What to serve with Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto?

Simply serve this rich, juicy Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto with the accompanying tomato, white bean and kale sauce. It's light and incredibly tasty. However, feel free to make a different side. We love these:

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Thanks to Status Metlika for the amazing vacuum machine and vacuum bags. All the opinions are ours and we only share our honest opinions and recommendations for great products that we actually use.

Ingredients

crunchy breadcrumbs

3 tbsp breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp dijon mustard

2 cloves of garlic

2 sprigs of parsley

1 tbsp olive oil

pork tenderloin

4 sage leaves

500 g pork tenderloin (1.1 pound)

10 prosciutto slices (thinly sliced)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

tomato and bean sauce

1 onion

1 tbsp olive oil

1 clove of garlic

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

500 g whole plum tomatoes (1.1 pound)

450 g white beans, canned (1 pound)

5 kale leaves, stem removed

Tools and equipment

blender or pestle and mortar

baking sheet

kitchen string

large pan

Vacuum machine (optional)

Vacuum bags (optional)

METHOD

crunchy breadcrumbs

In a blender (or pestle and mortar) mix breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, dijon mustard, peeled garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
wrap pork tenderloin in prosciutto

Arrange prosciutto slices so that they overlap over a baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the breadcrumbs mixture over the prosciutto. Place the pork tenderloin in the middle of the prosciutto. Sprinkle with the rest of the breadcrumbs mixture and gently rub it into the meat. Tightly roll the pork. Add four sage leaves on top and tie in four intervals using a kitchen string.
sear the pork tenderloin

Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and sear on all side, it will take about a minute. Make sure the prosciutto is golden-brown. Transfer to a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 210°C / 410°F. Place the pork tenderloin ina preheated oven on the middle rack. Roast for 14 - 16 minutes. Take the roasted pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes. It will continue to cook.
Tomato, Beans and Kale Sauce

Peel and dice the onion. Place a large pan over medium-low heat. Add olive oil and diced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add diced garlic, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and whole canned tomatoes. Using a fork, gently crush the tomatoes. Add canned white beans and cook for about 15 minutes over low heat. Then add kale and continue to cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve

Remove the kitchen string from the roasted pork tenderloin. Slice the pork and serve with tomato, beans and kale sauce. Optionally serve with another side of your choosing.