Pork Pinwheels

Name: Pork Pinwheels
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen appetizers.
Ingredients: GARLIC MAYONNAISE:; 1 large whole garlic bulb; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 to 3 teaspoons milk, optional; STUFFING:; 3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)

A flavorful filling peeks out from the swirled slices of pork. This make-ahead appetizer is enhanced with garlic mayonnaise. More Make Ahead Appetizers »

Ingredients

GARLIC MAYONNAISE:
1 large whole garlic bulb
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 3 teaspoons milk, optional
STUFFING:
3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)

Directions

Remove the papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Brush with oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and milk if needed to achieve a creamy consistency. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
In a large skillet, saute leeks in 1 tablespoon oil until tender; remove from the heat. In a blender, combine the parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Gradually add the remaining oil; process until creamy. Add walnuts and leek mixture; cover and coarsely chop. Set aside.
Make a lengthwise slit in each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of the opposite side. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic wrap. Spread leek mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; tie with kitchen string to secure.
Place tenderloins seam down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cover and chill. Discard string; cut pork into 1/2-in. slices. Serve with garlic mayonnaise.