Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Brie and Bacon in Air Fryer
A juicy and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Steps
- 1
Slice the pork tenderloin lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Season the inside with black pepper and fresh herbs. Slice the brie cheese and place inside. Close the tenderloin and wrap tightly with bacon slices. Tip: Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if needed.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- 3
Place the wrapped tenderloin in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes until done. Brush the bacon exterior with honey in the last 3 minutes for a nice glaze.
- 4
Remove the meat from the air fryer and let it rest under aluminum foil for 5-8 minutes. This keeps the juices and melted brie inside when slicing. Then slice into thick pieces and serve.
Shopping list
pork tenderloin, brie, breakfast bacon slices, honey, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, black pepper, walnuts
Recipe story
Pork tenderloin stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon is a modern twist on classic French cuisine, where pork and brie have been paired for centuries. In the United States, this recipe gained popularity among air fryer enthusiasts for its speed and crispy texture. The bacon adds a smoky note, while honey provides a sweet contrast, creating a perfect flavor balance.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Thyme
In ancient Rome, thyme was burned in temples to purify the air and ward off evil spirits, and Roman soldiers added it to their baths to strengthen their courage. In the Middle Ages, noble ladies embroidered thyme on knights' scarves as a symbol of bravery. The ancient Greeks used it in baths and temples, and its name derives from the Greek 'thymos', meaning 'courage'.
Rosemary
In ancient Rome, rosemary was a symbol of remembrance and fidelity, used in bridal crowns and funeral rites. Legend says that the goddess Venus, emerging from the sea waves, created rosemary.
Honey
Honey is one of the oldest sweet foods, used since the Stone Age. In ancient Egypt, it was offered to the gods and used in embalming. In ancient Greece, it was considered the food of the gods, and in Rome, it was used as medicine and preservative. During the Middle Ages, honey was the main sweetener in Europe before sugar.
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