Description
A juicy pork loin stuffed with a savory mixture of herbs, garlic, breadcrumbs, and cheese, roasted to perfection for a flavorful main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 (3 to 4 lb) pork loin, butterflied
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butcher’s twine, for tying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until soft.
- Add chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cook until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Lay the butterflied pork loin flat and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the filling evenly over the surface of the pork.
- Roll up the pork loin tightly and tie it with butcher’s twine at 2-inch intervals.
- Place the stuffed loin in a roasting pan and roast for about 60–75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate cooking.
- Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg