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Bacon & Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

A juicy, tender pork loin filled with a savory-sweet spiral of crispy bacon, tart apples, and fresh herbs. A stunning centerpiece for any dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

The Roast
  • 3-4 lb boneless pork loin trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard for glaze
  • 1 tbsp honey for glaze
The Stuffing
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Roasting pan or Oven-safe skillet
  • Kitchen twine
  • Meat Mallet
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, keeping 2 tbsp of fat in the pan.
  3. Add diced apples and onions to the bacon fat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and herbs, cook for 1 min. Remove from heat and stir in bacon and breadcrumbs.
  4. Butterfly the pork loin: Slice lengthwise down the center (not all the way through) and open like a book. Pound with a mallet to 1/2 inch thickness.
  5. Season pork with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing evenly over the meat.
  6. Roll the pork up tightly and secure with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
  7. Mix mustard and honey; brush over the outside of the roast.
  8. Sear the roast in a hot skillet/pan until browned on all sides. Transfer to oven.
  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  10. Rest for 15 minutes before removing twine and slicing.

Notes

Serve with roasted sweet potatoes or green beans for a complete meal.