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Sliced Pork Tenderloin

Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Stacy
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pork tenderloins
  • 2-3 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
  • 10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1⅓ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 12-15 bacon slices

Instructions
 

  • Place apple wood chunks in water and allow to soak for 1 hour before adding to lit smoker
  • Light smoker and preheat to 250°F
  • Mix cream cheese and shredded cheese together with chili powder and cumin
  • Fold in jalapenos
  • Remove the silver skin from the tenderloins
  • Butterfly the tenderloins and place open face up
  • Spread cheese mixture evenly in centre of tenderloins
  • Close the tenderloins by gently folding the sides back together
  • Wrap tenderloins with bacon slices, 4-5 slices per tenderloin
  • Place tenderloins in smoker and close lid.
  • Allow to smoke for one hour
  • Continue smoking until fully cooked, pork should have an internal temperature of 165°F, about 2-3 hours
  • Remove from smoker and cover with foil
  • Allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing
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