Involtini-Style Filet Mignon
This filet mignon of pork is split, rather like an involtini, and stuffed with grilled bacon, parsley and cheese.
24,4343.7/5 for 22 ratings
Last modified on: April 15th 2018
For 4 people, you will need:
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 8 min. | 44 min. | 52 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Grill 4 slices belly (streaky) bacon (thinly sliced) in the oven at 390°F (200°C), for about 20 minutes until nicely browned and leave the oven on afterwards.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 2 - 4 min.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan on high heat.
When really hot, add the filet mignon (after seasoning with salt and pepper) and fry briefly until browned all over.
When really hot, add the filet mignon (after seasoning with salt and pepper) and fry briefly until browned all over.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
Take the filet mignon out of the frying pan and split open by slicing across the middle, but do not cut right through the far side.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Fill with strips of bacon...
Stage 5 - 3 min.
...some chopped parsley and thin shavings of cheese.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Fold the meat back over the filling and tie firmly in place with string to avoid it opening up during cooking.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
Put in the oven on a roasting dish, baking tray or even in the pan, if this can go in the oven.
Stage 8 - 20 min.
Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes.
Stage 9
Undo the string, then serve in thick slices with your choice of accompaniment.
Remarks
For the cheese, I reccommend Gruyère or, better still, Comté, but you can use whatever you prefer, of course.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 14.91 €
- Per person : 3.73 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Pork loin: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pork medallions with "full" turnips, Sautéed Pork with Peanuts, Larded pork tenderloin, Filet mignon with mustard and tarragon sauce, Mexican-style pork medallions , ... All |
 | Belly (streaky) bacon: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Winemaker's toast, Rillons de Tours, Stuffed pumpkin gratin, Melt-in-the mouth meat and vegetables in a sealed casserole, Meatballs, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Eggs with tomatoes and courgettes, Eggs Comtoise, Guacamole, Fillet of pollack cooked in two stages, Genoese croque-monsieur, ... All |
 | Cheese: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Endive and cheese salad with croutons, Poitevin twist, Pan-baked hash brown (Hash-brown casserole), Hamburgers, Filo leeks and cheese tart, ... All |
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