Pear Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil
¾ cup diced shallots
2 cups diced peeled pears
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 cup finely shredded asiago cheese
Salt and pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 ½ lbs each)
8 thin slices prosciutto (about 4 oz)

Gravy:
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup red wine
1 tbsp butter

Preparation:
In large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in pears, rosemary, thyme and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes; transfer to medium bowl. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Cut tenderloins almost through lengthwise; open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness.
Lay 2 prosciutto slices lengthwise on each side of tenderloin, overlapping slightly in the middle. Spoon half of the reserved filling down centre of each. Fold prosciutto over filling to enclose filling. Fold tenderloin over prosciutto to enclose. Tie with strings at 1 ½ inch intervals. Place seam side up in large roasting pan. Brush with remaining oil.
Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted in centre reads 160°F (71°C). Remove to platter. Tent with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard string. Slice into 3/4-inch (2 cm) slices.
Transfer pan drippings to medium saucepan. Whisk in flour; cook for 1 minute over medium heat. Whisk in broth and wine; stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, drizzled over sliced tenderloins.

Serves 8; count each serving as ½ fruit, 5 proteins and 2 fats.

Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario.