How to make Stuffed Pork Loin
- cook TIME 1 mins
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients (18)
- 20 oz pork tenderloin
- 1 oz raw cured bacon sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 20 oz potato sliced into medium-sized cubes
- 8 oz shiitake mushroom sliced into thick strips
- 4 oz white mushroom sliced
- 1 oz shallot finely diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 4 oz onion diced
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Tenderize the pork loin: Lay 20 pork tenderloin flat on a chopping board, cover it with plastic wrap, and repeatedly pound it to flatness with a sturdy cooking utensil.
Butterfly the pork loin: Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center of the center, about 3/4 of the way through so that the meat cut is sliced in half but still connected.
Season the pork loin: Dry rub 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp paprika all over the pork loin.
Microwave the potatoes: Microwave 20 oz potato into a microwave-safe bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
Cook the bacon: On a pan over medium heat, throw in 1 oz raw cured bacon and cook for less than a minute.
Sweat the aromatics: Proceed to throw 1 oz shallot, 1 tbsp garlic, and 4 oz onion, and sauté for around 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 4 oz white mushrooms and 8 oz shiitake mushrooms with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and stir for around 3 minutes until browned.
Process the fillings: Once done, take the food off the heat and put it into a food processor. Process until finely minced.
Stuff the pork loin: Spread the pork loin onto a chopping board with a string laid underneath it (preferably near the top) and scoop the fillings into its center.
Wrap the pork loin: Roll the pork loin then use the string to tightly secure it.
Sear the pork loin: Preheat the oven to 400 °F to prepare for step 12. In the meantime, on a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and wait for it to heat up. Then, add the stuffed pork loin and sear it for around 10 - 12 minutes. Turn until all the sides are browned.
Roast the pork loin: In an oven heated at 400 °F, roast the pork loin for around 20 - 30 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, stick it into the meat and check for an internal temperature of around 145 °F.
Mash the potatoes: While waiting for the pork to roast, use a masher to mash the microwaved potatoes.
Cook it on the pan: Add it to a hot pan along with 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter. Lightly stir around until well mixed.
Add the dairy products: Add 1/4 cup whole milk and 2 tbsp heavy cream, lower the heat, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the potatoes become smooth and thick.
Garnish and serve: When the time's up, remove the stuffed pork loin from the pan, let it sit for a few minutes, then slice it into medium-sized rolls and serve alongside the mashed potatoes. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley.
