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Pork Wellington, made with pork tenderloin wrapped in flavorful prosciutto, a sauteed mushroom and shallot blend, and puff pastry, is the kind of homemade dinner recipe that will impress!

This recipe reminds me of a high end version of one of my favorite appetizers – Puff Pastry Wrapped Kielbasa Bites.

pork wellington with slice
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Why this recipe works:

This is truly an easy yet impressive pork dinner recipe that is sure to please!

  • This dinner recipe features a fresh cut pork tenderloin along with the beautiful combination of puff pastry, prosciutto, dijon mustard, and sautéed mushrooms.
  • You will enjoy the most flavorful, moist, and downright delicious dinner that is actually quite easy to prepare.
  • A pork tenderloin is already a tender and moist cut of meat, but when wrapped in prosciutto and puff pastry, the additional fat adds a ton of flavor and keeps it moist and juicy.
  • Pork tenderloin Wellington is perfect to share with friends or family and an excellent main course.

How to make this recipe:

The process for this recipe is simple.

  1. Roll out the puff pastry so that it is big enough to wrap around your tenderloin. Cover it with a blanket of thinly sliced prosciutto, slather on some Dijon mustard because we all know how wonderful pork and mustard are together, and cover that with some sautéed mushrooms and shallots. puff pastry with prosciutto, Dijon mustard, and sauteed mushrooms and shallots
  2. Before you add the pork tenderloin, you’re going to lightly season it and then give it a nice sear in that mushroom pan to lock in all the flavor and juices. searing a pork tenderloin in a cast iron pan
  3. Wrap it all up, seal it with a bit of egg wash and then paint on some more egg wash to give that pastry a golden brown shine while it cooks. Easy! pork tenderloin wellington process photos

Cooking tips:

  • Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat but can sometimes have fat or a thin layer of silver skin on the outside. I recommend removing all of that with a sharp knife prior to cooking.
  • Use a good quality meat thermometer to ensure you get perfect results.
  • Plan on cooking until you reach an internal temperature between 145°F followed by a minimum three-minute rest. 
  • Substitutions: Bacon could be used in place of the prosciutto however it would need to be cooked first. Red onion could be used in place of the shallot.
close up view of cooked pork wellington

What to serve with Pork Wellington:

A nice vegetable on the side is all that is needed to complete this delicious meal. Here are some recommendations:

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Pork Wellington

Prep20 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total1 hour
Servings 4 servings
If you’re looking for an easy dinner that is sure to impress everyone because of its amazing taste and presentation, choose Pork Wellington.

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Ingredients 

  • 1.5 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 tsp seasonings I use a combination of salt, pepper, and dried thyme
  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 egg beaten
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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Season pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Set aside.
  • Roll out thawed puff pastry dough so that its as long as your tenderloin and wide enough to fully wrap around it.
  • Arrange the prosciutto so that there is a thin layer covering the dough. Spread dijon mustard over the top.
  • In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Cook mushrooms and shallots in a single layer, stirring only occasionally, until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add seasoned pork tenderloin to the hot pan and brown on all sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
    searing a pork tenderloin in a cast iron pan
  • Spread sautéed mushroom mixture on top of the prosciutto in a single layer. Add seared tenderloin. Insert meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat at the end – the thermometer will be able to stick out even after rolled. Roll tenderloin in dough and seal the edge with the beaten egg. Place the wellington on a parchment lined or stone baking sheet, seam side down. Brush top of dough with egg wash and cut slits in the top to release steam.
  • Cook in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes. Time will vary depending on size and starting temperature of the meat. Remove from oven when the internal temperature has reached between 140 degrees F (medium rare) and 150 degrees F (medium). Allow meat to rest 3 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
    If you're looking for an easy dinner that is sure to impress everyone because of its amazing taste and presentation, choose Pork Wellington.

Notes

Cooking tips:
  • Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat but can sometimes have fat or a thin layer of silver skin on the outside. I recommend removing all of that with a sharp knife prior to cooking.
  • Use a good quality meat thermometer to ensure you get perfect results.
  • Plan on cooking until you reach an internal temperature between 145°F followed by a minimum three-minute rest. 
  • Substitutions: Bacon could be used in place of the prosciutto however it would need to be cooked first. Red onion could be used in place of the shallot.

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 177mg, Sodium: 515mg, Potassium: 978mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 145IU, Vitamin C: 1.7mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 3.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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This recipe was originally published in November 2017 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don’t worry – the recipe hasn’t changed!

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80 Comments

    1. This one is a bit tricky because you don’t want the meat to dry out and don’t want the crust to get soggy. My recommendation would be to reheat it in the oven or toaster oven but be sure you cover it with foil to keep the meat moist.

  1. I made 2 for a dinner party and half the guests cancelled. Could I freeze the uncooked Wellington?
    Btw the first one was amazing!!!

    1. Yes! I would just wrap it tightly to keep any freezer burn out and allow it to fully thaw in the fridge before cooking. Glad you liked it!

  2. Can I make this recipe through step 7 ahead of time and refrigerate it then bake it when ready to serve? I am thinking a day ahead. Thanks for any help.

  3. 5 stars
    Excellent recipe! Very well-written instructions. I subbed thinly sliced honeycrisp apples for the mushrooms and that worked nicely. It took 35 min at 425.

  4. 5 stars
    This recipe is sooo easy and delicious!! Don’t be afraid of pork. When cooked properly…it’s fabulous! Thanks for sharing this..😋😋

  5. Not a troubleshooting comment, but I’ll be making this with the exception of using pork loin instead and following guidelines for a similarly sized piece of beef wellington (40-50 minute baketime)

    Will let know the results

    1. Follow-up the Pork Loin Wellington came out well – though a few lessons came out where, if I were to make the dish again I would opt for tenderloin instead

      Due to the larger size of the loin and food safety concerns the loin had to be put through the first stage of a reverse sear at a low temperature (180F) until internal temperature came up to 125 or so. Unless this can be done a day ahead of time, the loin will be warmer than preferable for wrapping – though the real problem comes along if you can’t completely cool the pastry wrapped duxelles and loin prior to baking: too much steam will happen internally and the bottom of the pastry will be soggy instead of crisp.

      Working with a smaller tenderloin reduces the complications from this, alternatively the loin should brought to temperature the day before with the duxelles, prosciutto and mustard and wrapped tightly in phyllo, and extra puff pastry should be made/bought to minimize handling/rolling prior to the final wrap, seal and bake.

  6. I’ve made this twice. The first time everyone raved about it. Last night was the second time and the pastry was soggy. I cooked it at 375. Could this be the problem

  7. Can this be put together but not cooked for a couple of hours, or will it go soggy?
    I don’t want to be in the kitchen after my guests arrive.

    1. I’m a little late to this party but when I made it, I let it sit in the refrigerator overnight and it came out fine, in fact delicious, moist and so tender. I brought it up to room temperature before I put it in the oven.