Best 13 Pork Loin Stuffed With Figs And Apricots Recipes

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Are you looking for an exquisite and flavorful recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further! Pork loin stuffed with figs and apricots is a delightful dish that combines the savory taste of pork with the sweetness of dried fruits. It is a relatively easy dish to prepare and can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a buffet. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household, so gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating a memorable culinary experience!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH FIGS AND APRICOTS



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Serve this fig-and-apricot-sweetened dish with a side of our Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup stemmed and finely chopped dried Calimyrna figs
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 or 2 white sandwich bread, toasted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (to equal 1 cup breadcrumbs)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 boneless center-cut pork loin, (2 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine figs and apricots in a medium bowl; pour boiling water over them. Set aside for 5 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve; return to bowl. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sage, and breadcrumbs; season generously with salt and pepper. Stir until breadcrumbs are moistened.
  • With a long, sharp knife, cut a slit lengthwise down the middle of the loin, without cutting through; open it like a book. Place filling in the middle, packing lightly. Draw the edges of the loin together so that they slightly overlap, forming a cylinder around stuffing. (If it is hard to close, remove some of stuffing.) Tie pork with cotton kitchen twine every 1/2 inch.
  • Line the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan with foil. Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sage; season generously with salt and pepper. Rub with oil; place in pan. Roast until meat registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 35 minutes; let rest (temperature will keep rising), 10 minutes. Snip string; discard. Slice meat; use a wide spatula to serve.

APRICOT-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



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"The cheese in this festive dish adds a nutty flavor and creamy texture," writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. "This is definitely an entree two will enjoy-I know we do."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced dried apricots
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long end. Tie at 1-1/2- to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush tenderloin with butter. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PROSCIUTTO STUFFING



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Make and share this Roast Pork Loin With Fig and Prosciutto Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 lbs boneless pork loin, trim leaving a bit of fat and butterflied
brine, Classic Brine for Poultry, Shellfish and Pork (optional)
3 -4 figs, slice in half
3 -4 slices prosciutto
seasoning salt, Smokey Seasoned Salt (skip if using brine)
1 garlic clove, Minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fig preserves, warmed (optional)

Steps:

  • Pound pork loin to even 1 inch thickness with mallet.
  • Add pork to the brine mixture, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully seasoned, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove pork from brine, rinse and dry pork thoroughly with paper towels.
  • If not brining season both sides with optional seasoned salt the one posted or any you favor.
  • Line shallow roasting pan with foil and position flat wire rack over foil and set aside.
  • Lay pork fat side down.
  • Place the figs and prosciutto on the butterflied pork.
  • Roll the meat jellyroll style over the stuffing and fasten with butcher's twine.
  • Place the stuffed roast on rack, rub garlic and rosemary evenly over exposed surface of meat and sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Roast 20 minutes at 450 degrees.
  • Remove roast from oven and brush exposed surface with optional warmed fig jam or baste with the juices in bottom of pan.
  • Return roast to oven and roast 25 minutes longer. Glaze should be nicely browned and internal temperature should register 145 degrees. Please do not overcook.
  • Let rest 10 minutes, cut off twine, slice and serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 30.1

FRUIT-STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Pork is an excellent choice for a holiday family dinner. Stuffed with orange- and ginger-accented dried fruit, the glazed roast slices beautifully and appeals to all ages.

Provided by cpchef

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup chopped pitted prunes
¾ cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast, butterflied
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix prunes, apricots, ginger, orange zest, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and cinnamon in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Open pork roast and spoon stuffing down the center; fold meat over stuffing and tie securely in several places with kitchen twine. Set roast onto a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon cumin, and mustard powder into a paste; spread brown sugar mixture over the roast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into center of stuffing reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer roast to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil while you make gravy.
  • Skim fat from roasting pan and transfer defatted drippings into a small saucepan. Pour 1/2 cup water into roasting pan and scrape up and dissolve any browned bits of food into water; pour into saucepan with pan juices. Bring pan juices to a boil over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and whisk cornstarch mixture into pan juices, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1 minute. Strain gravy into a gravy boat. Serve gravy with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 110.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 84.5 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

PORK LOIN WITH FIGS AND PORT SAUCE



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Pork works well with many kinds of fruit, but the subtle sweetness of fresh figs (plus port wine) makes for an especially seductive combination.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 shallot, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup port wine
1/2 pound ripe fresh figs (about 8), stemmed and halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Generously season pork with salt and pepper; brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Transfer skillet to oven, and continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate; tent loosely with aluminum foil (reserve skillet).
  • Place skillet over medium heat; add shallot, and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in port; cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Add figs; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute (adjust consistency of sauce with water if needed). Slice pork, and serve with figs and port sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35 g

DRIED FRUIT STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 pound dried apricot halves
1/4 pound dried figs
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup chicken broth, low sodium
4 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 pounds pork loin, boneless
Vegetable oil
Fresh herbs, such as parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apricots, figs and raisins over medium heat. Add apple juice and chicken broth. Add sage, butter, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the fruits are reconstituted and the liquid is reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Transfer the fruit mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until thick and smooth.
  • Carve a tunnel through the center of the loin with a sharpening steel or wooden dowel. Widen the tunnel using your fingers. Inject the sauce into the opening using a pastry bag fitted with a metal tip. The filling should go all the way through the loin. Rub the pork all over with oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Sear the pork on a hot grill on all sides then transfer to a large baking pan. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 160 degrees F, about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer pork roast to a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes before carving into pinwheels. Serve with pan juices.

PORK ROAST STUFFED WITH APRICOTS AND PRUNES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 to 10 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole center-cut boneless pork loin (about 4 to 5 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (6-ounce) jar apricot chutney
1 (16-ounce) box dried apricots
2 (16-ounce) boxes dried prunes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Clean pork loin removing any excess fat. butterfly the pork loin (1/2-inch thick). Lay the pork, cut-side up, season with salt and pepper, and rub liberally with the apricot chutney.
  • Place a layer of apricots and prunes on the flattened loin. Roll tightly and tie with twine at 1/2-inch intervals. Place the pork in a roasting pan fitted with a rack and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 150 degrees F, about 15 minutes per pound. Transfer the pork to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH DRIED FIGS AND APRICOTS



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This stuffed pork loin looks and sounds so darn fancy, but it's a dream to prepare. The herb mixture and apricot-fig stuffing add a sweet and savory flavor to the pork. Once roasted, the meat is tender and juicy. Serve alongside roasted veggies and creamed potatoes with a glass of wine for a fantastic fall dinner.

Provided by jackie shuler @jackieshuler

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounce(s) dried figs
4 ounce(s) dried apricots
1/2 cup(s) white wine
2 tablespoon(s) packed brown sugar
2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic, separated
1 tablespoon(s) fresh or dry herbs, rosemary, basil, thyme, chopped
2 1/2 pound(s) boneless pork loin
1/4 cup(s) Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • For stuffing, in a small saucepan, add dried fruit, 1 tsp garlic, brown sugar, herbs, and wine. Bring to simmer, cover and cook until fruit is plump and tender and the wine has evaporated. If the fruit is still tough, add a little more water and simmer until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stand the roast on its end and insert a long slender knife down the center of the loin to make a 1 1/2 inch pocket and pack the fruit into the pocket working from both ends of the loin.
  • In a small bowl mix the mustard with 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Spread mixture over pork.
  • Place loin on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and continue roasting for 50 to 60 minutes until a meat thermometer registers 155 degrees. Let rest 15 minutes and slice.

STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH FIGS



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The end result of stuffing the loin with figs is quite fabulous. The figs are imbued with the flavor of the meat. The meat gains moisture, sweetness and complexity from the figs. The presentation is considerably lovelier than an unadorned roast.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup dried figs
1 boneless pork loin, 2 to 3 pounds
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 or 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, minced
1/2 cup red wine, more if necessary

Steps:

  • Put figs in hot water to soak. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Wriggle a thin, sharp knife into each end of meat, making a kind of pilot hole. Then use handle of a long wooden spoon to force a hole all the way through meat, making it as wide as your thumb.
  • Drain when figs are tender but not mushy, reserving liquid. Stuff figs into roast, all the way to center from each end.
  • Combine salt, pepper and rosemary and rub it all over meat. Put meat in a roasting pan and pour about half a cup of fruit-soaking liquid over it. Roast undisturbed for 20 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees and continue to cook, basting with pan juices (or added liquid, like wine or water, if necessary) every 15 minutes or so. When an instant-read thermometer registers 145 to 150 degrees - probably after 40 to 60 minutes - remove roast to a warm platter. (When checking meat, be sure thermometer is in meat, not fruit.)
  • Let sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, put roasting pan on stove over one or two burners set to medium-high. If there is a lot of liquid, reduce it to about half a cup, scraping bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to release any brown bits. If pan is dry, add half a cup of wine and follow same process. When sauce has reduced, slice roast and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APRICOT-GLAZED STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Make and share this Apricot-Glazed Stuffed Pork Loin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GINMAMA

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (2 1/2 lb) boneless pork loin
1 dash salt
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
7 ounces unseasoned stuffing cubes
1/4 cup butter
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup diced dried apricots or 1/2 cup dried cherries
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon country-style dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Make a pocket in the pork loin by slicing down the center, season with salt and fresh pepper; place in a greased shallow baking pan.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the celery and onion until tender.
  • Add the dried apricots or cherries and the stuffing croutons; stir in the chicken broth or water.
  • Spoon the stuffing losely into the pork loin pocket.
  • Save any extra stuffing for baking in the pan the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Bake at 425 for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, mustard, rosemary and garlic.
  • Spread this mixture over the pork loin and add any extra stuffing mix.
  • Return the pan to the 325 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow loin to rest 10 minutes before slicing.

BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC AND FIG



Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic and Fig image

Adding fig preserves and balsamic vinegar to bacon-wrapped pork gives you the perfect sweet-salty combo of flavors that is impressive enough to serve guests. Best of all, it's ready in about 20 minutes. Be sure to use a tenderloin and not a loin - they are not the same size-wise and require very different cook times. I love to serve this with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. Do not use thick-cut bacon, as it will not cook thoroughly.

Provided by France C

Categories     Pork Tenderloin

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ¼ pounds pork tenderloin
8 slices center-cut bacon
¼ cup fig preserves
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Steps:

  • Combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin and let sit at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • On a clean work surface, lay bacon slices side by side, overlapping them slightly. Brush fig preserves on one side of the bacon. Place pork tenderloin on bottom end of the bacon slices and roll up so that tenderloin is wrapped in bacon. Place tenderloin, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes and remove pork tenderloin from oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Brush balsamic glaze all over the pork and return to the oven to broil until pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 760.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PORK LOIN ROAST WITH FIG & APPLE STUFFING



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A healthier take on a traditional roast dinner, complete with fruity stuffing and a quince sauce

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp olive oil
600g pork tenderloin fillet, trimmed of any fat and sinew
2 onions , finely chopped
2 dessert apples , cut into cubes
3 figs , finely chopped
85g fresh white breadcrumb
85g fresh wholemeal breadcrumb
a few sage leaves, finely chopped
1 egg
pinch of lemon zest
500g pot chicken stock
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp quince paste
350g steamed green bean , to serve
350g steamed carrot , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. In a non-stick frying pan, heat 2 tsp of the oil and brown the pork fillet for 4-5 mins, turning once to cook evenly. Rub with another 1 tsp of oil and season. Transfer to a roasting tin and bake for 40 mins or until the juices run clear when you skewer the thickest part of the loin. (Timings will vary depending on thickness of the meat.)
  • Using the same frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil, add the onions and cook for about 10 mins until soft. Add the apples and figs and cook for another 5 mins. Tip into a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, sage, egg, lemon zest and 2 tbsp of the chicken stock. Add seasoning, then roll into 12 balls. Put the stuffing balls on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, then bake for 20-25 mins.
  • When the pork is cooked, remove from the roasting tin and allow to rest for 10 mins. Deglaze the roasting tin with the remaining chicken stock, scraping any of the brown bits off the bottom, then add the vinegar, quince paste and resting juices. If your roasting tin isn't flameproof, transfer to a saucepan and bubble down until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of double cream. Season, slice the pork and serve with stuffing, sauce and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

ROAST PORK WITH APRICOT AND SHALLOT STUFFING



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Categories     Fruit     Pork     Roast     Apricot     Pork Tenderloin     Summer     Shallot     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/2 cup chopped shallots (3 large)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb firm-ripe apricots (3 large), cut into 1/3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) center-cut boneless pork loin roast (3 1/2 inches in diameter), not tied
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Make stuffing:
  • Cut just enough bread into 1/3-inch pieces to measure 1 cup and spread evenly in a shallow baking pan. Toast bread in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Leave oven on (for pork).
  • Cook shallots in butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add apricots and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bread, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff and roast pork:
  • Make a hole for stuffing that runs lengthwise through pork loin: Beginning in middle of 1 end of roast, insert a sharp long thin knife lengthwise toward center of loin, then repeat at opposite end of loin to complete incision running through middle.
  • Open up incision with your fingers, working from both ends, to create a 1 1/2-inch-wide opening, then pack with all of stuffing, pushing from both ends toward center.
  • Pat pork dry and and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until very hot and just smoking, then brown pork on all sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast in middle of oven until a meat thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into meat (avoid stuffing) registers 160°F, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 20 minutes.
  • While loin is standing, straddle roasting pan across 2 burners. Add 1/2 cup water and deglaze pan by boiling over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits.
  • Slice meat and serve with sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork loin: Select a pork loin that is at least 1.5 pounds and no more than 2 pounds. A larger pork loin will be more difficult to cook evenly.
  • Prepare the pork loin: Trim any excess fat from the pork loin and make a deep pocket in the center, lengthwise. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the pork loin: Stuff the pork loin with the prepared fig and apricot stuffing. Make sure to pack the stuffing tightly so that it doesn't fall out during cooking.
  • Secure the pork loin: Tie the pork loin with kitchen twine at regular intervals to secure the stuffing inside. This will also help the pork loin to hold its shape during cooking.
  • Cook the pork loin: Place the pork loin in a baking dish and roast it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork loin rest: Remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the pork loin, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Pork loin stuffed with figs and apricots is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork loin, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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