Celebrate with a Flavorful Christmas Stuffed Pork Roast Recipe

Celebrate with a Flavorful Christmas Stuffed Pork Roast Recipe

Author: Riley Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes Total Time: 105 minutes
Yield: 8 servings Category: DINNER

Description

An impressive yet easy-to-make stuffed pork roast, combining sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 4 pound pork loin, center cut
  • 5 slices smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 4 cups young spinach leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac, optional
  • 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 sprigs each fresh rosemary and thyme
  • 10 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, for gravy
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for gravy
  • 1 cup chicken stock, for gravy
  • 1 cup strained drippings broth
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Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Add the shallots and sauté until softened, then toss in the spinach and sauté until wilted. Stir in garlic and brandy (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2. In the same bowl, combine diced apple, chopped cranberries, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, maple syrup, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well to create the stuffing.
  3. 3. Lay the pork loin fat-side down, butterfly it with a sharp knife, and flatten with a meat mallet. Season with salt and prepare for stuffing.
  4. 4. Spread the stuffing over the pork loin, leaving a 1 1/2 to 2-inch border. Roll from the short end and tie with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.
  5. 5. Preheat an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sear the rolled pork loin on all sides until golden brown. Add whole garlic cloves, herb sprigs, and 1 cup of chicken broth; simmer and cover.
  6. 6. Roast the pork in a 425°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 to 160°F. Baste with pan juices and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes after cooking.
  7. 7. Strain the pan broth, making a roux with butter and flour in a saucepan. Whisk strained broth and chicken stock to create gravy.
  8. 8. Remove twine, slice the roast, arrange on a platter, drizzle with gravy, and serve.