Stuffed Pork Loin

Name: Stuffed Pork Loin
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Pork loin 2.2 lbs; Asparagus 8.8 oz; Granny Smith apples 0.7 lb; Carrots 1 ¼ cup; Extra virgin olive oil 2 ½ tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Water (to deglaze) to taste

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337

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 337
Carbohydrates g 7.9
of which sugars g 7.9
Protein g 36.6
Fats g 17.7
of which saturated fat g 4.62
Fiber g 2.6
Cholesterol mg 102
Sodium mg 343

Difficulty: Difficult
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Stuffed pork loin is like a little gem in Italian kitchens. It’s perfect for when you crave something cozy yet kinda special. You know what makes it really shine? Italians swap heavy fillings for fresh veggies like carrots and asparagus, plus some sweet apples. Seriously, it adds a bright touch. The pork roasts to a tender and moist finish, and that golden edge? Looks amazing on any table. It's why this is one of those pork loin recipes people turn to, especially as the seasons shift. But you want lighter, fresher flavors but still crave that rich, savory vibe. And listen, with each slice, you’re tasting classic Italian traditions—something familiar, with a seasonal twist that’s just really really good.

Now, a dish like stuffed pork loin isn't just for those fancy dinners. Italians love it for family gatherings, but honestly, it’s just as tasty sliced cold for lunch the next day. Thin, juicy slices of the baked stuffed pork loin are perfect for picnics, a quick office lunch, or even a beach day. And the filling? It makes all the difference. Those veggies and apples turn basic pork loin stuffing ideas into something you'll want over and over. Really, the flavor just gets better as it sits. And here's the thing, this dish makes life easier, too. You get a fantastic easy stuffed pork loin that fits everything from big family dinners to meal prep for the week. Plus, Italian cooks are all about using what’s fresh, and this pork loin recipe proves you don’t have to pick between crispy roast edges and a tender, flavorful filling. It’s like a little celebration of how Italian food adapts to every season and every table—pretty much a staple in any kitchen.

How to prepare Stuffed Pork Loin

To prepare the stuffed pork loin, start by dealing with the vegetables. Use a peeler to scrape off the outer layer of the carrots 1 and then use the same tool to create thin strips of carrot 2. Also peel the asparagus stalks, removing the hard and woody part 3.

Remove the white bottom part of the stalk 4 and leave the cleaned asparagus whole. Move on to the apple: cut half into thin slices 5. Then focus on cleaning the loin: use a sharp knife to remove the fat and outer nerves 6.

Make a deep cut along the vertical line, at the center of the loin 7. Do the same with 2 more cuts on each side 8 to create 5 equal, parallel incisions. Stuff each pocket with 2 carrot strips and lightly salt 9.

Then continue to stuff by alternating: place apple slices between the carrots in one pocket 10, and a whole asparagus (or 2, if very thin) in another 11 until all 5 cuts are filled. How to tie a roast your loin, first wrapping the string around the long side and securing it 12.

Then wrap it around the short side, pulling tightly to give the roast a compact shape, and secure it again 13. Grease a non-stick pan of sufficient diameter with a little oil and place the loin in it 14. Sear the roast on all sides over high heat 15,

then remove it from the heat and deglaze the cooking juices with a little water, about a glass 16, to create a sauce to drizzle over the meat. Grease a rectangular baking dish with high edges with a little oil 17, place the seared roast in it, and season with salt and pepper 18.

Moisten with the reserved cooking juices 19, and return to the side dish: remove the core from the remaining apple and cut it into large cubes 20, then cut the remaining asparagus into chunks 21.

Add the apple cubes and chopped asparagus around the roast in the dish 22, and finally cover with a sheet of aluminum foil 23. Bake the stuffed pork loin in a preheated static oven at 392°F and cook for 50 minutes (or in a fan oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes). Your dish is ready! 24.

Storage

Stuffed pork loin can be stored in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze it if you used fresh ingredients.

Tip

To ensure that your roast is perfectly cooked, a useful tool to rely on is a kitchen thermometer: when the roast is ready, the ideal internal temperature should be between 158°F and 162°F.

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Stuffed Pork Loin

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Stuffed Pork Loin

Storage

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