Best 8 Fennel Apple And Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin Recipes

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Fennel, apple, and blue cheese complement each other perfectly in this juicy, flavorful, and delectable dish. The fennel and apple add a touch of sweetness and crunch, while the blue cheese provides a rich, tangy flavor, creating a mouthwatering combination that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a hearty weeknight meal. The pork loin is roasted to perfection, resulting in tender and succulent meat that pairs wonderfully with the stuffing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FENNEL, APPLE AND BLUE CHEESE STUFFED PORK LOIN



Fennel, Apple and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin image

This stuffed pork loin combines all the best flavors of fall - from Beth Kirby of Local Milk.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, diced
1 medium fennel bulb, diced
½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 large tart, firm apple (like Granny Smith), diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola dolce or other blue cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked crisp, fat drained and crumbled
1 ¾ pounds boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
Kitchen twine
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook on medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the fennel, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary, apple, salt, black pepper, honey, vinegar, and apple brandy. Cook on medium heat until the apple and fennel are browned, about 15 minutes. Fennel should be soft but not mushy and still have some firmness. Remove the filling from heat and cool to room temperature. Toss in the blue cheese and the crispy bacon.
  • Line a baking sheet with a heavy sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, making sure the sheet is long enough to wrap up over the ends of the roast. Layer another two sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil over the first one. Set aside.
  • Place the pork loin fat side down on a work surface, season the inside lightly with salt and pepper and then evenly spread the filling. Roll the pork up lengthwise and tie it securely with kitchen twine. Rub with remaining olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt. Heat a large heavy skillet (big enough to hold the entire loin) over high heat until very hot. Add the pork loin and brown very well on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Using tongs, place the roast in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with pepper and the rest of the rosemary. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Bake the wrapped loin for 45 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 130 degrees F. Let the pork rest, wrapped, for 10 minutes. Open packet carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

LOIN OF PORK WITH FENNEL



Loin of Pork with Fennel image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cups sliced yellow onions (2 onions)
2 cups sliced fennel (1 large bulb)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon Pernod or white wine
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 (3 1/2-pound) loin of pork, butterflied

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the stuffing, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan. Add the onions and fennel with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low to medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and fennel are tender and lightly browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 more minute. Add the Pernod and cook for another minute, deglazing the pan. Cool slightly.
  • Add the bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon of salt to the stuffing mixture. Lay the pork on a board fat side down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the stuffing evenly on the pork and roll up lengthwise, ending with the fat on the top of the roll. Tie with kitchen string, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rolled pork loin on a baking rack on a sheet pan and roast for 30 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F and roast for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the interior of the pork is 137 degrees F. (If the thermometer hits stuffing rather than pork, it will register a higher temperature, so test the meat in several places.) Remove from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Remove the strings, slice thickly, and serve.

FENNEL, APPLE AND BLUE CHEESE STUFFED PORK LOIN



Fennel, Apple and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin image

This stuffed pork loin combines all the best flavors of fall - from Beth Kirby of Local Milk.

Provided by Reynolds KitchensR

Categories     Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, diced
1 medium fennel bulb, diced
½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 large tart, firm apple (like Granny Smith), diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola dolce or other blue cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked crisp, fat drained and crumbled
1 ¾ pounds boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
Kitchen twine
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook on medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the fennel, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary, apple, salt, black pepper, honey, vinegar, and apple brandy. Cook on medium heat until the apple and fennel are browned, about 15 minutes. Fennel should be soft but not mushy and still have some firmness. Remove the filling from heat and cool to room temperature. Toss in the blue cheese and the crispy bacon.
  • Line a baking sheet with a heavy sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, making sure the sheet is long enough to wrap up over the ends of the roast. Layer another two sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil over the first one. Set aside.
  • Place the pork loin fat side down on a work surface, season the inside lightly with salt and pepper and then evenly spread the filling. Roll the pork up lengthwise and tie it securely with kitchen twine. Rub with remaining olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt. Heat a large heavy skillet (big enough to hold the entire loin) over high heat until very hot. Add the pork loin and brown very well on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Using tongs, place the roast in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with pepper and the rest of the rosemary. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Bake the wrapped loin for 45 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 130 degrees F. Let the pork rest, wrapped, for 10 minutes. Open packet carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

FENNEL, APPLE AND BLUE CHEESE STUFFED PORK LOIN



Fennel, Apple and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin image

This stuffed pork loin combines all the best flavors of fall - from Beth Kirby of Local Milk.

Provided by Reynolds KitchensR

Categories     Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, diced
1 medium fennel bulb, diced
½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 large tart, firm apple (like Granny Smith), diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola dolce or other blue cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked crisp, fat drained and crumbled
1 ¾ pounds boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
Kitchen twine
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook on medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the fennel, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary, apple, salt, black pepper, honey, vinegar, and apple brandy. Cook on medium heat until the apple and fennel are browned, about 15 minutes. Fennel should be soft but not mushy and still have some firmness. Remove the filling from heat and cool to room temperature. Toss in the blue cheese and the crispy bacon.
  • Line a baking sheet with a heavy sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, making sure the sheet is long enough to wrap up over the ends of the roast. Layer another two sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil over the first one. Set aside.
  • Place the pork loin fat side down on a work surface, season the inside lightly with salt and pepper and then evenly spread the filling. Roll the pork up lengthwise and tie it securely with kitchen twine. Rub with remaining olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt. Heat a large heavy skillet (big enough to hold the entire loin) over high heat until very hot. Add the pork loin and brown very well on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Using tongs, place the roast in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with pepper and the rest of the rosemary. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Bake the wrapped loin for 45 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 130 degrees F. Let the pork rest, wrapped, for 10 minutes. Open packet carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

FENNEL-AND-APPLE-CRUSTED PORK LOIN



Fennel-and-Apple-Crusted Pork Loin image

Apple, fennel, onion, thyme, and black pepper add flavor to the breadcrumb crust on this pork loin roast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 slices (1/2-inch thick) rustic bread, torn
1/2 small, coarsely chopped fennel bulb
2 inches fennel fronds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 coarsely chopped tart apple
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3-pound, bone-in pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, pulse bread until pea-size crumbs form. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 5 minutes. Combine fennel bulb, fennel fronds, onion, apple, sage, thyme, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ground black pepper, to taste, in a food processor, until finely chopped.
  • In a medium-size skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add fennel mixture, and cook until the fennel and onions are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature. When cool, stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and reserved breadcrumbs.
  • Season pork with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Spread fennel mixture over the top and sides of the pork, and put in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast until the internal temperature reads 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. If the crust gets too dark before the pork is fully cooked, cover lightly with foil. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 g, Cholesterol 165 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 55 g, Sodium 705 g

FENNEL, APPLE AND BLUE CHEESE STUFFED PORK LOIN



Fennel, Apple and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin image

This stuffed pork loin combines all the best flavors of fall - from Beth Kirby of Local Milk.

Provided by Reynolds KitchensR

Categories     Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, diced
1 medium fennel bulb, diced
½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 large tart, firm apple (like Granny Smith), diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon apple brandy
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola dolce or other blue cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked crisp, fat drained and crumbled
1 ¾ pounds boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
Kitchen twine
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook on medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add the fennel, fennel seed, 1 tablespoon of the rosemary, apple, salt, black pepper, honey, vinegar, and apple brandy. Cook on medium heat until the apple and fennel are browned, about 15 minutes. Fennel should be soft but not mushy and still have some firmness. Remove the filling from heat and cool to room temperature. Toss in the blue cheese and the crispy bacon.
  • Line a baking sheet with a heavy sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, making sure the sheet is long enough to wrap up over the ends of the roast. Layer another two sheets of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil over the first one. Set aside.
  • Place the pork loin fat side down on a work surface, season the inside lightly with salt and pepper and then evenly spread the filling. Roll the pork up lengthwise and tie it securely with kitchen twine. Rub with remaining olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt. Heat a large heavy skillet (big enough to hold the entire loin) over high heat until very hot. Add the pork loin and brown very well on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Using tongs, place the roast in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with pepper and the rest of the rosemary. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Bake the wrapped loin for 45 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 130 degrees F. Let the pork rest, wrapped, for 10 minutes. Open packet carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 587.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

HARVEST STUFFED PORK LOIN



Harvest Stuffed Pork Loin image

Get ready for dinnertime with Harvest Stuffed Pork Loin. A short prep time, plus apples, cranberries, pecans and sage, make this stuffed pork loin impressive for your family or a table full of guests. Try Harvest Stuffed Pork Loin tonight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
2 apples, peeled, chopped
3 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 Tbsp. dried sage leaves
1 pork loin (4 lb.), butterflied
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package. Remove from heat; gently stir in fruit, nuts and sage.
  • Open meat; place cut-sides up, on work surface. Top with stuffing; roll up, starting at one long side. Place, seam-side down, on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 45 min. or until meat is done (160ºF). Let stand 10 min. before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLE FENNEL STUFFING



Pork Tenderloin With Apple Fennel Stuffing image

This wonderful recipe, originally published in Homemakers Magazine, marries two highly complimentary flavours, pork and apples, into a scrumptious dish which I often make for dinner parties.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
4 slices bacon, cut into halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 apples, unpeeled and shredded
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
salt
black pepper
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • To make the stuffing, melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onion and celery for 3 minutes, until slightly tender.
  • Stir in the apple, jelly, fennel seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the apples are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs.
  • Cut the tenderloins lengthwise but do not cut right through; the meat should open like a book.
  • Between sheets of waxed paper, lightly pound the meat with a cleaver or rolling pin to flatten slightly.
  • Spread the stuffing down the cut side of the meat.
  • Fold the narrow ends of the tenderloins into the stuffing and fold the sides together, gently shaping into a round shape.
  • Wrap the bacon slices around the outside and secure with metal skewers or string.
  • Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 50 minutes or until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife.
  • If crisp bacon is desired, broil briefly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 380.9, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 39.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality pork loin. Look for one that is firm and has a good amount of marbling.
  • Don't overstuff the pork loin. Otherwise, it will be difficult to cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can use a toothpick to check if the pork is cooked through. Insert the toothpick into the center of the pork. If it comes out clear, the pork is cooked.
  • Let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Fennel, apple, and blue cheese stuffed pork loin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender pork, flavorful stuffing, and crispy skin, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

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