PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH ROASTED APPLES

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Roast     Dinner     Apple     Fall     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Filling:
1 ounce (1 cup) dried whole porcini mushrooms
2 ounces (3/4 cup) dried apples
1 pound kale, bottom stems trimmed
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons brandy or Calvados
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground pork
Pork:
1 (trimmed) 2 1/2-3 pound pork loin
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
5 sprigs rosemary
4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji), quartered, or 8 small apples, halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup dry hard cider
1/2 cup low-salt chicken stock
Ingredient info: Dried porcini are available at better supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

Steps:

  • For filling:
  • Place dried mushrooms and dried apples in separate small bowls. Add 1 cup boiling water to each bowl. Let mushrooms and apples soak until very soft, about 30 minutes. Strain mushrooms. Cover and chill soaking liquid (about 3/4 cup). Drain apples, discarding soaking liquid. Finely chop mushrooms and apples, combine in a small bowl, and set mushroom and apple mixture aside.
  • Meanwhile, blanch kale in boiling salted water just until wilted, about 1 minute. Using tongs, transfer kale to a rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate until cool. Remove any large, tough ribs.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 1 minute. Add brandy and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer mixture to a bowl and let cool completely. Add ground pork and stir to combine well.
  • For pork:
  • To butterfly, put pork loin on a work surface with short end facing you. Holding a long, thin sharp knife parallel to work surface and beginning along one long side, cut 1/2" above underside of roast. Continue slicing inward, pulling back the meat with your free hand and unrolling the roast like a carpet, until the entire loin is flat. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound to an even thickness.
  • Uncover pork. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place kale leaves on top of loin in an even layer, overlapping as needed and leaving a 1" border. Spread filling on top of kale. Roll pork into a tight cylinder. Wrap one layer of prosciutto around roast. Tie roast securely with kitchen twine in 1" intervals. Tuck rosemary sprigs under twine, spacing apart. DO AHEAD: Pork roast can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before continuing.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place apples in a roasting pan. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with oil in a large skillet. Brown pork on all sides, about 5 minutes total, then set on top of apples in pan. Add cider and 1/2 cup water to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Pour mixture into roasting pan. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loin registers 140°F (it will be cooked medium but still slightly pink), about 1 hour 40 minutes. Let roast rest for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Put roast on a platter. Reserve apples from roasting pan; spoon off fat from juices in pan. Place pan on top of stove over medium-high heat. Add chicken stock. Pour in reserved mushroom liquid, leaving any sediment behind, and cook, scraping bottom of pan to release any browned bits, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain sauce; slice pork. Serve sauce and apples alongside sliced pork.

junior nuwamanya
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It's sure to please everyone at the table.


Paul Effiong
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork loin dish.


Ajani Holding
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the roasted apples were delicious.


Adil Khadim
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the roasted apples were a perfect complement.


Md shine Khan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pork loin and roasted apples are both delicious.


Rayhan Mondol
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted apples were a great addition.


Peter Bellucci
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It's sure to please everyone at the table.


Atol Baroi
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork loin dish.


Alwande Ntombela
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the roasted apples were a perfect addition.


Colin Power
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the roasted apples were delicious.


Tanisha Cynthia
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork loin was so juicy and flavorful, and the roasted apples were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Tae Chung
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the roasted apples were a nice touch.


TALHA CREATION
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This dish is easy to make and looks impressive when you serve it. The pork loin and roasted apples are a great combination.


Majlis Setari
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The pork loin is always cooked perfectly, and the roasted apples are delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Vakeel Sahil
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the roasted apples were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.