Pork loin stuffed with fruit and nuts recipe



Recipe for pork loin stuffed with fruit and nuts in our easy pork recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1, 2 pounds, boneless pork loin roast
  • 2/3 cup bourbon
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Stuffing:
    • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates
    • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How to make pork loin stuffed with fruit and nuts

  • Stuffing: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine all stuffing ingredients. Set aside.
  • Double butterfly pork roast by cutting lengthwise almost all the way through the roast.
  • Lay open loin and pat flat.
  • Butterfly again on the right hand side, lay open and pat flat.
  • Starting in the center of the loin, butterfly again on the left side.
  • Evenly spread stuffing over loin.
  • Start with the shorter side and roll.
  • Tie loin securely at 2 to 3 inch intervals with kitchen twine.
  • Place roast in shallow roasting pan. Set aside.
  • Combine bourbon, broth and molasses in small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Pour over roast. Roast pork for 1 hour, or until internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, is 160 degrees F, basting occasionally with bourbon mixture.
  • Remove roast from pan, reserving the drippings. Keep warm.
  • Add cream and salt to pan drippings.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • Slice pork, arrange on serving platter, and serve with sauce.

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