Pork Pinwheels with Roasted-Garlic Mayonnaise

Ingredients

Directions

In a medium skillet cook leeks in the 1 tbsp olive oil til tender; remove from heat.

In a blender container or food processor boel combine parsley, thyme, Parmesan or Romano cheese, salt and pepper.

Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns till finely chopped.

With the machine running, gradually add the 3 tbsp oil; blend or process to consistency of soft butter.

Add leeks and nuts; process with several on-off turns till coarsely chopped.

Set aside.

Remove fat and paper-thin membranes from surface of tenderloins.

Use a sharp knife to cut each tenderloin lengthwise to, but not through, opposite side.

Cover one tenderloin with clear plastic wrap.

Using the flat side of a meat mallet and working from center to edges, pound the tenderloin to a 12x8-inch rectangle.

Remove wrap; repeat with the remaining tenderloin.

Sprinkle tenderloins lightly with additional salt and pepper.

Spread half the parsley mixture evenly over each tenderloin to within 1 inch of edges.

Roll up each tenderloin from a short side. Tie rolls with string, if necessary.

Insert a meat thermometer in center of one tenderloin.

Place meat, seam side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

Roast, uncovered, in a 325 degree oven for 45-60 minutes or till thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Cool about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Remove string; cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick.

Cover and chill. Serve with Roasted-Garlic Mayonnaise.

Roasted-Garlic Mayonnaise: Peel away outer skin from 1 medium bulb garlic.

Cut off the pointed top portion with a knife, leaving the bulb intact but exposing the individual cloves.

Place in a small baking dish; drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil.

Bake, covered, alonside the meat, for 45-60 minutes or till cloves are very soft.

Cool slightly.

Press to remove garlic and paste from individual cloves.

Mash garlic with tines of a fork.

Stir together garlic paste and 1/2 cup light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing.

Thin mixture with a little milk, if necessary.

Cover and chill till serving.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.