Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut roast down center lengthwise within a half-inch of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat.
- On each half, make a lengthwise slit down the center to within a half-inch of bottom. Sprinkle with salt, garlic and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Divide half the stuffing among the 3 slits.
- Roll up roast from a long side; tie with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals.
- Place remaining stuffing in a greased shallow baking dish.
Bake roast uncovered in preheated 350°F oven for 1½ to 2 hours. Carefully remove strings; cover lightly with foil tent and bake 30 to 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 160 to 170°F.
- Cover and bake reserved stuffing for approximately 30 minutes.
- Let roast stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
How to Make Stuffed Pork Loin
Looking for an impressive celebratory dinner or an amazing and indulgent holiday meal? This stuffed pork loin is exactly what you need. Juicy and flavorful, this recipe makes for restaurant-quality results.
To start, when you cut your meat lengthwise and it is laying flat, like in step 2, make sure you season your meat well with salt, garlic and pepper. And, let your meat sit a minute or two with those seasonings. When raw meat is salted in advance prior to cooking, the natural juices in the meat are drawn to the surface.
Also, brushing your pork loin with pan drippings will bring out amazing flavor! the caramelized seasoned juices contain delicious concentrated flavor and glazing it over the top will also give it a tantalizing glow.
Want to ensure your pork does not dry out in the oven? We suggest placing it fat side up in the roasting pan. This allows the fat layer to self-baste, in a way, keeping the meat tender.
The Stuffing
What really sets this dish apart is the harvest-inspired stuffing! To offer a more gourmet touch to the meal, we’re using a whole grain combination of Royal Blend® Rice including Texmati® brown and wild rice, with soft wheat and rye berries. For traditional flavor, combine with dried cranberries, onion, celery, parsley, sage, thyme and broth. For best results, use homemade chicken, vegetable or beef broth or stock.
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How To Serve
Great for a get-together with friends or family, pair this pork loin with a side of Roasted Vegetables with Couscous, a Couscous Holiday Salad, or a lighter Couscous and Swiss Chard Tabbouleh. As the stuffing layer contains rice, balance out the meal with other satisfying options such as Couscous, Pearl Couscous and Orzo pasta.
