Stuffed Pork Fillet

 

Stuffed Pork Fillet

Serves 4.   Prep time 15mins.    Cooking Time

Ingredients

600g pork fillet
1 courgette (very finely chopped)
1 large leek (very finely chopped)
100g breadcrumbs
olive oil
salt & pepper
3 lengths of string

Method

Heat a little olive oil in a pot and add the vegetables. Cook until soft
Add the breadcrumbs and mix well
Season with salt & pepper
Add enough olive to make it all bind together

Pre-heat oven to 180oC
Slice the Pork Fillet lengthways down the middle. Do not cut through
Stuff the fillet with the stuffing and fold tight. Tie with 3 lengths of string

In a heavy based oven proof frying pan add a little olive oil
Bring to medium heat and add the stuffed pork fillet. Fry for 4-5minutes until it is browned all over 
Transfer to the pre-heated oven and cook for 20-25minutes.

Leave to rest for atleast 10minutes

Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetable ragout