Best 18 Roast Loin Of Pork Stuffed With Apples And Prunes Recipes

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Roast loin of pork stuffed with apples and prunes is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The pork loin is roasted until tender and juicy, while the apples and prunes add a touch of sweetness and tartness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make.

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COUNTRY FRENCH PORK WITH PRUNES AND APPLES



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The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onions, apple cider, beef stock and bay leaves., Cook, covered, on low 3 hours. Add apples and dried plums. Cook, covered, on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until apples and pork are tender. Remove roast, onions, apples and plums to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLES



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Feed a crowd with Food Network Kitchen's Roast Pork Loin with Apples recipe. The flavor comes from apple cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-pound) boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, thickly sliced
2 carrots, thickly sliced
2 stalks celery, thickly, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 apples, such as Cortland or Rome peeled, cored and cut into 8 slices
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, herb sprigs, and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Stir until the vegetables are browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sliced apples, then push the mixture to the sides and set the pork loin in the middle of the skillet along with any collected juices on the plate. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 140 to 150 degrees F, about 30 to 35 minutes. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Transfer the pork a cutting board and cover it loosely with foil while you make the sauce. Arrange the apples and vegetables on a serving platter and set aside. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Return the skillet to a high heat and add the vinegar scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Reduce by half then add the cider and reduce by about half again. Pull the skillet from the heat and whisk in the mustard, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the strings from the roast and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange over the apple mixture. Drizzle some sauce over meat and serve the rest on the side.
  • Cook's Note: Pork cooked this way will be slightly pink. If desired, cook the pork to 160 degrees F, but be aware that this lean cut will not be as moist at the higher temperature.
  • Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

ROAST LOIN OF PORK STUFFED WITH APPLES AND PRUNES



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Categories     Pork     Roast     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3-3.5 pound) pork loin roast (blade loin, center loin, or sirloin)
1 tart apple, peeled, cored and sliced thin
7-8 pitted prunes halved
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 recipe pan gravy
1/4 cup currant jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 with a sharp knife, cut down between ribs to backbone to form 8-9 chops. Force chops apart slightly and tuck a few apple slices and 2 prunes halves between each. Using strings, tie loin tightly together to seal in stuffing. Mix sugar, salt, and pepper and rub over roast. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan )loin roasts don't usually require racks, but it's a good idea to use on here because of the juiciness of the stuffing) Roast, uncovered, about 40 minutes per pound until well done (it is difficult to usae a meat thermometer because of the way roast is cut, but, to be sure meat is done, insert thermometer in center of 1 chop, not touching bone; it should read 170 degrees) Transer to a heated plattter, remove strings and keep warm. MAKE PAN GRAVY, blend in currant jelly, and serve.

APPLE AND PRUNE STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 13h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into lardons
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup prunes, quartered
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped, divided
1/2 cup brandy or Calvados
1 (3 to 4-pound) boneless pork loin
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan lightly with olive oil. Add the bacon and bring the pan to a medium heat. When the bacon is crispy and has released a lot of fat, add the onions and season with salt. Cook the onions until they are soft and aromatic, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the apples, prunes, and half the chopped rosemary. Cook the apples, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Pull the pan off the heat and add the brandy. Return to the fire and flambe, or let the alcohol just burn off. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Lay out a length of plastic wrap about 2-feet in length. Spoon the apple mixture onto the plastic and make a log down the center that is about the same length as the pork loin. Roll the plastic tightly around the apple mixture and twist at the ends to secure. The log should be about 1- inch in diameter. Place the log in the freezer and let it freeze solid. This can and should be done ahead of time.
  • To stuff the pork: Insert a long, thin knife into the center of one end of the pork loin; repeat this process at the other end. Wiggle the knife back and forth to create a place big enough to accommodate your frozen stuffing log. After cutting with the knife, you can use the handle of a long wooden spoon to make sure the incision goes all the way through the pork loin.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Get the stuffing log from the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Slide the stuffing log through the pork loin - it might need a little encouragement but it should go the length of the loin. Season the outside of the pork generously with salt and sprinkle it with the remaining chopped rosemary.
  • Coat a roasting pan with olive oil and bring the pan to a high heat. Add the pork to the pan and sear it on all sides until it is brown.
  • Remove the pork to a plate and ditch the fat in the roasting pan. Add the pork back to the pan pour in the chicken stock. Place it in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on how you like your pork. I personally like it pinker and would remove it from the oven when a meat thermometer reaches 130 degrees F. Turn it over halfway through the cooking time. Remove it from the oven, cover it with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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 PRUNES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

About 12 ounces pitted prunes
2 cups white wine, optional
4 pounds, net, boned pork loin, centercut
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion (or leek), 1 stalk celery and 1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup broth
Whole bay leaf, 4 whole peeled garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of butter, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Soak prunes in wine, if you wish, for as long as possible. Drain prunes, reserving wine. With a long sharp knife, make a slit in the center of the loin and stuff it with prunes (reserve prunes that won't fit into pork).
  • In a large casserole heat butter. When foaming subsides add the onion or leek, celery and carrot. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove them with a slotted spoon and reserve for later. Add vegetable oil to the casserole and heat. When hot, add the loin and brown on all sides, including the ends. When pork is browned, remove it to a plate. Discard all fat from the casserole, but leave behind any drippings. Return cooked vegetables to the bottom of the casserole. Add the meat on top and add any prunes which didn't fit into the loin.
  • Cover loin with reserved white wine you soaked the prunes in, broth, bay leaf and garlic. Put a lid on casserole and set in oven. Cook for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours or until pork juices run a clear yellow (difference in time depends on how thick the loin is; internal temp is 165 degrees). Remove casserole from oven and remove the pork and let rest while you make the sauce. Strain the juices into a "degreasing" cup or heat-resistant cup. Discard aromatic vegetables and prunes. The fat will rise above the juices; discard it. Return juices to casserole and boil down until thickened. Finish with a tablespoon of butter or not as you wish. Slice pork into thin slices, serve with saffron rice, sugar snap peas and spoon sauce over the top.

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 ROAST WITH YAM-STUFFED APPLES



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I was given this delicious pork recipe by a neighbor, and it's become a real favorite with our family! We always serve this dish for special occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 to 10 large tart apples
1 can (24 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and liquid reserved
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine sage, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; rub over pork roast. Place roast, fat side up, on rack in open pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours or until thermometer reads 160°. , Meanwhile, core each apple, removing enough pulp to make 1-1/4-in. opening. Reserve pulp. Mash sweet potatoes; combine with 1/4 cup reserved yam liquid, apple pulp, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon and half the almonds. , In saucepan, heat butter and maple syrup until butter is melted. Drizzle half the butter mixture into apple cavities. Fill apples with yam mixture; garnish with remaining almonds. Place apples around roast or in separate baking dish, timing so that apples will bake 45-60 minutes and be done at the same time as the roast. Baste apple occasionally with remaining butter mixture. To serve, arrange roast and stuffed apples on heated platter.

Nutrition Facts :

LOIN OF PORK STUFFED WITH PRUNES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups pitted prunes
1 cup Armagnac
1 4 1/2 pound loin of pork, boned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons duck fat or vegetable oil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 medium-size onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 medium-size ripe tomatoes, diced
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups veal stock

Steps:

  • Two days in advance, place prunes in a bowl, add Armagnac, cover and refrigerate.
  • Make a deep cut lengthwise down the middle of the pork. Spread meat out flat, like a book. Season with salt and pepper. Drain prunes well, reserving Armagnac for another use. Place prunes in double layer down the center of the pork. Close meat over them and tie at 1 1/2-inch intervals with butcher's cord. Dust with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large heavy skillet or casserole, preferably enameled cast iron, add duck fat or oil. Sear meat over medium-high heat until lightly browned on all sides. Remove meat. Reduce heat to low, add carrot, onion and garlic and cook until softened but not brown. Add wine and reduce by half. Stir in tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf. Return meat to pan, add veal stock, bring to a simmer and place pan in oven.
  • Cook 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees, turn meat and continue cooking about one hour longer, basting every 10 to 15 minutes. Add water as needed to keep one inch of liquid in pan.
  • Remove from oven. Place meat on cutting board, and tent with foil to keep warm. Gently simmer liquid in pan 5 minutes or so, then force through a sieve into a saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Slice pork and arrange on platter. Reheat sauce, spoon a little over the meat and pass the rest alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 843, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1399 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

PORK LOIN WITH APPLES, PRUNES, AND MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Fruit     Mustard     Pork     Roast     Sauté     Prune     Apple     Pork Tenderloin     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4-lb) boneless pork loin roast, tied by butcher
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Granny Smith apples (3/4 lb total)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed dried pitted prunes (sometimes called dried plums; 4 1/2 ounces), quartered
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (12 ounces)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
1/2 cup dry white wine
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Halve pork loin crosswise, then pat dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork, 1 piece at a time, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes per piece. Transfer to a small flameproof roasting pan as browned (do not clean skillet) and roast pork until thermometer inserted diagonally at least 2 inches into meat registers 150°F, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • While pork roasts, peel, quarter, and core apples, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then cook onion in skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add apples, prunes, broth, and water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in cream and mustard and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep sauce warm, partially covered.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Add wine to roasting pan and boil over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir pan juices into cream sauce along with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper and heat sauce over moderate heat, stirring, until hot.
  • Discard string from pork and cut each half crosswise into 4 slices. Serve pork with sauce.

APPLE-STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Quick, easy, and extremely tasty!

Provided by Chef Hurley Baird

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin
9 cups chopped apples
9 slices bread, diced
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
  • Place pork on a work surface and cut into 1/2-inch thickness, starting 1/2 inch from the cutting board and rolling pork open while cutting until entire loin is unrolled onto the work surface. Cover loin with plastic wrap and pound loin into 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet.
  • Mix apples, bread, chicken stock, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt, and eggs together in a bowl; spread onto the loin. Roll loin around apple filling, ending with the fat cap on top. Cut stuffed pork loin in half and place on rack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1048.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

LOIN OF PORK WITH PRUNES



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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Fruit     Roast     Prune     Pork Tenderloin     Fall     Thyme     Nutmeg     House & Garden

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loin of pork (about 5 pounds)
12-14 prunes, soaked in sherry or Madeira and pitted
Nutmeg
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt, pepper

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, make a deep incision lengthwise along the thickest part of the meat. Spread the meat apart, and stuff the prunes into this opening. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, then press the meat together again and tie securely. Rub with the thyme and salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 325°F. oven allowing about 23-25 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. when tested with a meat thermometer. Baste often with the pan juices and some of the wine marinade from the prunes. Serve with crisp sautéed potatoes, a good salad and a rosé wine or chilled champagne.

ROAST LOIN OF PORK, WITH PRUNES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     roasts, main course

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried pitted prunes
1/2 cup dry red wine
5 pounds loin roast
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried rosemary or 2 tablespoons fresh
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak the prunes for one hour in the wine.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Between each rib of pork make incisions big enough to hold two prunes, but not cutting right through the meat.
  • Slice the garlic and place a slice in each incision. Add a pinch of rosemary and pepper.
  • Place the loin fat side up on a roasting rack in a baking pan. Roast for 2 hours, or until the meat is cooked, basting frequently. Be careful not to overcook or the pork will become dry.
  • Put the roast on a heated serving dish and keep warm. Meanwhile, pour off as much fat as you can from the cooking juices. Place the roasting pan over high heat. Add the wine and scrape up the cooking juices. Season with salt and pepper and pour into a heated sauce boat. Garnish with chopped parsley. Pass the sauce separately.

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN



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An easy and impressive dish that tastes wonderful.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
½ cup water
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 cup chopped apple
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine the stuffing mix and water in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Trim the fat and connective tissue from the pork loin. Cut from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2-inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Place the pork loin between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Stir the apple, cranberries, pecans, and onion into the stuffing mix. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste, then spread the stuffing mix onto the cut side of the loin. Roll the pork into a firm cylinder, and secure with cooking twine. Place into the prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Remove kitchen twine before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 307.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

BACON-WRAPPED ROAST PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH DRIED FRUIT



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This impressive dish sounds far more complicated than it is. The oven does most of the work. Don't forget the sauce: the tang of the Dijon cream sauce is a welcome counter to the sweetness of the brandied fruit. Add a green salad (maybe some red potatoes?) and you have the perfect Sunday supper.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, project, main course

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup brandy
1 cup (6 ounces) mixed dried, pitted fruit (for example, apples, prunes, apricots, pears)
2 teaspoons chopped sage leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 boneless 3 1/2-pound pork loin, trimmed
8 slices (about 1/4 pound) bacon
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 cup red wine
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, warm, but do not boil, the brandy. Place the fruit in a small bowl, cover with the brandy and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the brandy, and coarsely chop the fruit. Return the fruit to the bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon of the sage and 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme and season it lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the pork on a work surface. Using a long, round metal or wooden skewer about 3/4-inch thick, pierce a channel through the center of the loin. Stuff the fruit into the channel, using the skewer to pack it in. Season the loin lightly with salt and pepper and drape the bacon slices over it.
  • Use butcher's twine to tie the roast. Place the roast in a roasting pan fitted with a rack and roast for 15 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees and continue to roast until the pork is cooked but, when poked with a knife, the juices at the center still run slightly pink, about 1 hour more. Transfer the roast to a serving platter and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the rack and place the roasting pan on top of the stove over medium heat. Add the shallots to the pan juices and cook, stirring, until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved brandy and the wine and simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in the cream and mustard and continue to simmer until slightly thickened.
  • To serve, remove the twine from the roast, slice and serve with the cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



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My mother used to make this apple stuffed pork loin. To lighten my mom's recipe up a bit, I reduced the amount of croutons called for and used the fat-free variety. -Sandra Harrison of Viera, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups fat-free Caesar croutons
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 4 tablespoons broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; saute the apple, celery and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the broth mixture, croutons, nuts, pepper and the remaining broth., Make 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 plastic wrap; fill with stuffing mixture. Close roast; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks., Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DANISH FRUIT STUFFED PORK ROAST



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This apple and prune stuffed roast is traditionally served at Christmas in Danish families. It makes a wonderful company dish any time of the year though. For an extra special touch, try making the stuffing with raisin bread.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (4 lb) center-cut bone-in pork roast, loin (backbone loosened)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup pitted prune
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
6 cups dry bread cubes
1 large tart apple, chopped
1/2 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325*F.
  • Place the roast rib side down. Cut pockets in the roast, cutting from the meaty side. Sprinkle the roast with the salt and pepper.
  • to prepare the stuffing, in a small saucepan, combine the prunes and the water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1o minutes or until prunes are tender. Drain and coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the brown sugar, lemon rind, cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Stir in the onion mixture, prunes and apple. Drizzle with the apple juice, tossing until moistened. Spoon about 3 TBS into eacb pocket of the roast. Spoon the remaining stuffing into a buttered casserole; cover and refrigerate.
  • Place the roast, rib side down, in a roasting pan. Roast for 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the center of roast registers 155*F. (Cover the roast loosely with foil after 1 hour, so the stuffing doesn't overly brown).
  • Bake the covered casserole of stuffing along side of the roast during the last 30 to 40 minutes of roasting.
  • Let the roast stand for 15 minutes befroe carving, serving the stuffing in the casserole with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 348.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 17.4, Protein 48.3

APPLE WALNUT STUFFED PORK ROAST



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An apple-walnut-breadcrumb stuffing is wrapped inside a pork roast, making an easy to cook and serve meal.

Provided by Chris Hatin

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons butter
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, diced
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 ½ cups water
5 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) boneless rolled pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the apple, onion, celery, and walnuts, and cook 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Mix in the applesauce, water, and breadcrumbs. Cook and stir until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the liquid. Season with cinnamon, kosher salt, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Unroll the pork roast, and place in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the stuffing mixture over the roast. Arrange any excess stuffing around the roast. Roll the roast so that the fatty side is on top, and tie with kitchen twine.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 950.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, or 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the doneness of the pork by inserting a skewer into the thickest part of the loin. If the juices run clear, the pork is done.
  • To prevent the pork from drying out, baste it with the pan juices every 15-20 minutes.
  • If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • If you don't have prunes, you can substitute dried apricots or raisins.
  • To make the pork more flavorful, you can marinate it overnight in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

Conclusion:

Roast loin of pork stuffed with apples and prunes is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the apples and prunes add a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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