Description
Experience a culinary delight with the Apple & Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin Roll. This impressive dish combines savory bacon, sweet apples, and tart cranberries, creating a flavor profile that’s perfect for festive occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas, as well as comforting family dinners. A simple homemade gravy enhances the rich flavors of the pork, making every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pound center cut pork loin
- 5 slices smoked bacon (diced)
- 1 large shallot (diced)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small apple (peeled and finely diced)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Fresh herbs: thyme and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook diced bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic. Add spinach, apple, cranberries, maple syrup, and herbs; mix well.
- Prepare the pork loin by slicing it open lengthwise and pounding it to an even thickness.
- Spread the filling over the pork loin and roll tightly; secure with twine or toothpicks.
- Sear in a hot roasting pan until browned, then roast in the oven for about 75 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest before slicing and serve with homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg