Description
A deliciously savory stuffed pork loin roll filled with crispy bacon, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and vibrant spinach, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds center cut pork loin
- 5 slices diced smoked bacon
- 1 diced shallot
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 small peeled and diced apple
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Sauté the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced shallot and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted, then add apple, cranberries, and bacon. Pour in maple syrup, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Cut the pork loin lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through, then open it like a book.
- Season the inside of the pork loin generously with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spread the prepared filling evenly over one side of the butterflied pork loin.
- Roll the pork loin back up into its original shape and secure it with kitchen twine.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the pork loin on all sides in a hot skillet with butter until golden brown.
- Transfer to a roasting pan, surround with whole garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan to keep moist as it roasts.
- Roast for 50–60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers at least 145°F (63°C). Rest before slicing.
- Strain the pan drippings after removing the pork loin to eliminate solids.
- Combine melted butter and flour in a saucepan to form a roux, gradually whisk in the strained drippings and broth, simmering until thickened.
Notes
Prepare the filling a day beforehand to save time. Experiment with different seasonal fruits or nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg