APRICOT-STUFFED SPICE-RUBBED PORK LOIN

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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

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 1/3 cups finely chopped dried apricots, 6-ounce package
2 tablespoons capers
1 (3-pound) boned pork loin roast
Nonstick cooking spray

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).

Sagar Sagar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Yayra Voegborlo
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice rub was flavorful and the apricots added a touch of sweetness. The meat was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.


Keitty Mahala
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a delicious addition.


Ban Zamer
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the apricots added a touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


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The pork loin was a little dry, but the apricots were delicious.


Akhtar gul Akhtar gul
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pork loin was tender and flavorful, and the apricots were a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.


The curiosity of 134
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Alex Hunter
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice rub was flavorful and the apricots added a touch of sweetness. The meat was cooked perfectly and was very juicy.


kobe4l_581 bb
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the apricots were a delicious addition.


Fahad Lutaaya
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the apricots added a touch of sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Joseph Sinkala
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The pork loin was a little dry, but the apricots were delicious.


Angela Kaunda
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the apricots were a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Caitlin De Beer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the spice rub.


Samantha P
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This pork loin was a hit! The spice rub was flavorful and the apricots added a touch of sweetness. The meat was cooked perfectly and was very juicy. I would definitely make this again.