PORK LOIN WITH SPINACH-BACON STUFFING

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Categories     Pork     Dinner

Yield 6 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lb pork loin roast
1 onion, small dice
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
6 oz package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked well done, drained & crumbled
6 Tbsp Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
2 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Butterfly pork loin by cutting roast horizontally to within ¼" of the other side. Do not cut all the way through. You will make two cuts, starting 1/3rd of the way up the side of the roast. Make the first cut along the length of the roast and open it like a book. Then make your second cut as if you are opening up a jelly roll, coming within ¼" of the edge and opening the roast so that you have a rectangle of meat about ½" thick. Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender; remove from heat. Add crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, mustard, basil and pepper to onion mixture. Mix well. Spread onion mixture on pork rectangle. Place chopped fresh spinach on top of onion mixture. Roll up into a spiral. Tie with kitchen string to secure. Place pork in shallow pan and roast in a 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, until internal temperature (measured with a meat thermometer) reads 155°F. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes under foil. Slice to serve, removing string. **Alternatively, my preference is to sear the pork on a gas or charcoal grill on all sides until brown. Place pork over indirect heat and grill with the lid on, turning roast ¼ turn every 15 minutes. Grill for 45 to 50 minutes, depending on how hot your grill is, and remove when an instant read thermometer reaches 155 degrees F. Remove and let rest for 15 minutes under foil. Slice and serve.

fareedkhaan Loni
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork loin is cooked evenly and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork dish.


Tota Mahmoud Mahmoud
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was savory and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Gannah Ahmed
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This was the perfect dish for a special occasion dinner. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was savory and flavorful. Everyone loved it!


Maddison Swartfager
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the tender pork, the savory stuffing, and the crispy bacon is just perfect.


wealth orugbo
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This recipe is a keeper. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bead the Cat
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the tender pork loin and the savory stuffing. I would definitely make this again.


Shahid khatir Shahid khatir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Parvez Mia
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was savory and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Bill Mathias
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pork loin was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork dish.


one_.wayjay
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.


Abdallah Ragheb
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I made this dish for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was savory and flavorful. Everyone loved it!


Uswa Butt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork loin was cooked evenly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aquilas Kiplimo
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I was a bit skeptical about the spinach bacon stuffing at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious and really complemented the pork loin. The whole dish was cooked to perfection and I would definitely make it again.


junuko bihay
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the tender pork, the savory stuffing, and the crispy bacon is just perfect. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Mercy Mwenya
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This pork loin with spinach bacon stuffing was a hit with my family! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork dish.