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How to make Stuffed Pork Loin

Roasted pork loin is good enough as it is, but stuffed with a savory, smoky filling and it's downright irresistible. These stuffed pork loins are what dreams are made of, and you can bring them to life right in the comforts of your kitchen.
  • cook TIME 1 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main dishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

Season the pork loin: Dry rub 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp paprika all over the pork loin.

4

Microwave the potatoes: Microwave 20 oz potato into a microwave-safe bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.

5

Cook the bacon: On a pan over medium heat, throw in 1 oz raw cured bacon and cook for less than a minute.

6

Sweat the aromatics: Proceed to throw 1 oz shallot, 1 tbsp garlic, and 4 oz onion, and sauté for around 1 minute until fragrant.

7

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.

8

Process the fillings: Once done, take the food off the heat and put it into a food processor. Process until finely minced.

9

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.

10

Wrap the pork loin: Roll the pork loin then use the string to tightly secure it.

11

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.

12

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.

13

Mash the potatoes: While waiting for the pork to roast, use a masher to mash the microwaved potatoes.

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 463kcal | Fat 20.8g | Saturated Fat 7.6g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 9.3g | Cholesterol 118.3mg | Sodium 575.2mg | Potassium 1546.7mg | Carbohydrate 33.3g | Fiber 6.1g | Sugar 6.4g | Protein 36.7g | Vitamin A 583.6IU | Vitamin C 19.4mg | Calcium 63.7mg | Iron 3mg