Indulge in a culinary delight with our succulent pork loin stuffed with dried apricots, spinach, and walnuts. This tantalizing dish combines the savory flavors of tender pork with the sweet and tangy notes of dried apricots, the earthy goodness of spinach, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
The recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring even novice cooks can create this restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of their own kitchen. Additionally, the article includes variations of the stuffing, allowing you to customize the dish to your liking. Whether you prefer a vegetarian option or want to add a touch of spice with sun-dried tomatoes, this recipe has you covered.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to impress your family and friends.
APRICOT-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
"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
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.
ITALIAN STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
This Italian Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is quite possibly the best pork tenderloin I have ever had. The filling gives the pork so much flavor!
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If you are using the large tenderloin from Costco, cut it almost in half, then cut the halves almost in half again so that you kind of unfold it a few times and try to pound it out flat to about 1/2" thickness or slightly thinner. (If you are using a smaller pork tenderloin, cut almost in half and pound it flat).
- Once the tenderloin is flat and has a good surface area, spread the cream cheese all over the top. Lay the roasted red peppers over the cream cheese then sprinkle on the crumbled bacon. Evenly sprinkle on the packages dried pesto seasoning and lay the spinach leaves all over the top.
- Roll the pork up (like you would if you were making cinnamon rolls) and tie it shut with 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen twine if needed. Next, rub olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper all over the pork and place in a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350-degrees about 60-90 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Once cooked, slice and serve!
- **This makes quite a lot. After rolling, but before baking, cut it into thirds or fourths. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED PORK LOIN
Favorite Sunday meal. Serve this dish with garlic mashed potatoes, carrots, and peas.
Provided by skinnychef
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Heat margarine in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, and celery in the hot margarine until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Stir bread into vegetables until moistened; season with salt and black pepper.
- Cut the pork loin almost in half lengthwise, cutting to about 1 inch from the bottom; open pork loin like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and lightly pound with a meat mallet to flatten the meat. Spoon stuffing onto the pork loin, roll the meat over the stuffing, and tie pork loin together in three places using kitchen twine.
- Place tied loin into a roasting pan and pour about 3 tablespoons water around the roast. Season roast with salt, black pepper, thyme, herbes de Provence, and garlic powder.
- Roast stuffed pork loin until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Rest meat for 15 minutes before untying and slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH SPINACH
Pork loin stuffed with spinach, onion, garlic and bread crumbs, basted in a fabulous sweet sauce.
Provided by MMCGUINNESS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Saute spinach, butter, onions and garlic over medium heat until soft. Add bread crumbs. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise. Stuff with spinach mixture and secure with kitchen twine.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, orange juice and teriyaki sauce. Baste tenderloin with 1/2 of the mixture. Sprinkle pork with cumin. Place in shallow roaster and bake at 350 degrees uncovered for one hour. Baste with reserved marinade and cook one more hour covered. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 583.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
APRICOT-STUFFED SPICE-RUBBED PORK LOIN
Make this among your first projects for the evening because the pork loin bakes for nearly two hours. You can also stuff it a day ahead, refrigerate, and then pop it into the oven just before your guests arrive.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield 12 servings (serving size: 3 oz stuffed pork)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Combine apricots and capers; set aside. Trim fat from pork. Cut a 1-1/2-inch-wide horizontal slit into the end of pork; cut through to the other end of pork to form a deep pocket using a long, thin knife. Spoon apricot mixture into pocket; pack using the handle of a wooden spoon. Rub surface of pork with cumin mixture. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of pork. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 55 minutes or until thermometer registers 160 degrees (slightly pink).
ROAST PORK WITH APRICOT AND SHALLOT STUFFING
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.
PORK LOIN WITH SPINACH STUFFING
I can't say whether leftovers from this eye-catching roast are good, because we never have any! I've been making this flavorful main dish for years and have never been disappointed. -Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set aside 1/2 cup spinach for sauce. In a skillet, saute onion, garlic and remaining spinach in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs and salt. , Separate roast into two pieces; spoon spinach mixture onto one piece of meat. Top with second piece; tie with kitchen string. Place in a shallow roasting pan. , Combine the orange juice, soy sauce and ketchup; pour half over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Baste with remaining orange juice mixture. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. , In a saucepan, combine the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, seasoned salt, dill and reserved spinach. Cook over medium heat just until heated through (do not boil). Serve warm with pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Choose a good quality pork loin: The quality of the pork loin will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for a loin that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help keep the pork moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Don't overstuff the pork loin: If you overstuff the pork loin, it will be difficult to cook evenly and the stuffing may burst out. Be careful not to pack the stuffing too tightly.
- Cook the pork loin to the proper temperature: The USDA recommends cooking pork loin to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). This will help ensure that the pork is cooked safely and thoroughly.
- Let the pork loin rest before carving: After the pork loin is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Pork loin stuffed with apricots, spinach, and walnuts is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give this recipe a try.
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