Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Minced green onions
- 1 1/2 c. Unpeeled, minced apple
- 1/2 c. Soft whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/3 c. Raisins, minced
- 1/4 c. Minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1 1/2 lb Boneless pork loin, trimmed
- 1 1/2 tsp Dry Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 3/4 c. Apple juice
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Water Watercress sprigs, red grapes, for garnish
Directions
- Saute/fry green onions in a skillet coated with cooking spray till tender; remove from heat.
- Stir in apple and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
- Prepare pork loin for stuffing.
- Spread apple mix over flattened pork loin, leaving a 1/2 inch border; rll up pork loin, jellyroll fashion, starting with long side.
- Tie rolled loin. Place on a rack coated with cooking spray; place rack in a shallow roasting pan. Coat loin with cooking spray; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt.
- Bake covered, at 350 for 1 hour and 5 min or possibly till a meat thermometer registers 160. Let stand 10 min before slicing.
- Whisk cornstarch and next 3 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Bring mix to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Serve with stuffed pork loin. Garnish, if you like.
- Makes 6 servings.
- Note: To prepare pork loin for stuffing, slice pork loin lengthwise down the center, cutting to, but not through the bottom. Starting from center cut, make a horizontal cut toward 1 side, stopping 1/2 inch from edge.
- Repeat on opposite side. Unfold loin so which it is flat.
- Flatten loin proportionately to about a 12x8 inch rectangle using a meat mallet or possibly rolling pin.
- After stuffing and rolling, tie the loin at 2 inch intervals with heavy string or possibly kitchen twine. Be sure to bake seam side down.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 180g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 231 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 19% |
| Total Fat 4.83g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.42g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium 526mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 23.36g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 12.65g | 8% |
| Protein 23.21g | 37% |
