Baked Mofongo-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Mojo Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Juicy pork tenderloin roasted and stuffed with a flavorful mashed plantain mofongo mixture, served with a garlicky citrus mojo sauce for a rich Caribbean-inspired entrée. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 65 minutes blends pounds pork tenderloin, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
• 2 medium green plantains, peeled and diced
• 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 diced green plantains in salted water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 2 tsp salt until smooth.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 3 chopped bacon slices until crispy, about 5 minutes. Stir bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley into the mashed plantains to create the mofongo filling.
3. Step 3: Butterfly 1.5-pound pork tenderloin by slicing lengthwise without cutting all the way through, then open it like a book. Season inside and out with 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Spoon the mofongo filling evenly onto the inside of the pork tenderloin, then roll tightly and secure with kitchen twine.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roll for 3 minutes per side until browned.
6. Step 6: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 2 tbsp lime juice to make the garlic mojo sauce.
8. Step 8: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with garlic mojo sauce.