Stuffed Pork Loin

This Stuffed Pork Loin recipe is hands down one of the best pork recipes I’ve ever tried! I actually made it for Valentine’s Day this year. Not only does it look gorgeous on the plate, but the savory stuffing and juicy pork make it a meal that’s perfect for any special occasion. Your guests will absolutely love it, and the best part is you can make it with minimal effort and still wow everyone.

I actually got this recipe from a friend I met on a cruise ship. And, as you might guess, when I meet someone new, the topic of food always comes up! Does that happen to anyone else? I just love learning about other people’s favorite recipes. Food has such a way of bringing people together, don’t you think? It’s like a window into someone’s culture and personality. This one came from Trish, and I’m so grateful she shared it with me!

Ingredients

This is possible the most simple stuffed pork loin recipe you’ll ever find. No hard to find ingredients here, just simple, whole ingredients that you can find in all grocery stores. Here’s what you need:

• Pork Loin – about three pounds. You’ll use a meat mallet to pound the pork to even thickness to make it easy to spread the filling inside. You can also use a larger pork loin, you may just not get as nice of that “pinwheel” roll look because it will be thinner. It will still taste amazing though!
• Cream cheese – two 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese
• Roasted red peppers – You can find roasted red peppers on Amazon or at your regular grocery store. They come in cans or jars and add such a gorgeous deep flavor to this dish.
• Bacon – about a cup, or several slices bacon, cooked and crumbled. You can also use prosciutto, which will give the dish a nice, salty bite just like bacon.
• Pesto seasoning – I like to use the Knorr or McCormick brands. They can be found by the gravy/dressing mixes.
• Spinach leaves – Find baby spinach in the produce section at the grocery store.
• Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil works great for a light flavor.
• Salt & Black pepper – to taste
• Paprika – to taste, and also adds beautiful color to the outside of the pork roast.

Preparing A Stuffed Pork Loin

It only takes a few easy steps to prepare your pork loin:

1. First thing to remember, make sure the pork loin is thawed. Butterfly the loin with a sharp knife and lay it out flat. I found this YouTube video on how to butterfly a pork loin that explains it way better than I can. Secondly, wrap the loin in a sheet of plastic wrap and pound the meat with the flat side of a meat mallet. The meat should be about half an inch thick.
2. Layer in the stuffing ingredients, the spinach, roasted red peppers, pesto seasoning, bacon, cream cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Then, roll the meat as you would cinnamon rolls, tucking in the ends as you go. Use a couple of toothpicks or some kitchen string to keep it held together. Now that the meat is rolled, rub olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper all over the pork.
4. Finally, place in a roasting pan and bake. You will want to bake for 20 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature is at least 150 degrees F.

Additional Ideas for Stuffing Mixture

In addition to how versatile pork is, you can quite literally pair it with a variety of flavors and it will taste delicious. Here are some ideas to try adding into your stuffing mixture:

• Garlic – mince or finely chop a clove or two.
• Onions – thinly sliced or diced.
• Rosemary – a few fresh sprigs of this fragrant herb chopped up would certainly taste glorious with pork!
• Garlic powder – generally just a teaspoon garlic powder packs a big punch of flavor if you don’t have fresh garlic to work with.
• Tomatoes – a perfect way to use some of your garden tomatoes for a fresh flavor.
• Dijon mustard – this adds a sharp, bright flavor to the filling.
• Fresh parsley – use this as a garnish on top.

When is the Pork Loin Done?

• Start with the correct baking temperature. Set your oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 60-90 minutes.
• You can use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature (145 degrees).
• Remove the pork from the pan. Let it rest on a a rack for a few minutes.
• Slice and serve.

Questions about Stuffed Pork Loin

What to Serve with Stuffed Pork Loin

• Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
• Easy Yellow Rice
• Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
• Homemade Mashed Potatoes
• Cheddar Bay Biscuits
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Smashed Potatoes
• Buttered Noodles

How to Make Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed Pork Loin

By: Erica Walker

4.99 from 66 votes

Looking for an easy yet impressive dinner? This stuffed pork loin recipe is easier to make than you might think and the flavor is out of this world!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10

Equipment

• Conventional Oven

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Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 pork loin (about 3 pounds, see notes above)
• ▢ 16 ounces cream cheese
• ▢ 1 cup roasted red peppers
• ▢ 1 cup bacon cooked, crumbled
• ▢ 1 ounce pesto seasoning (Knorr or McCormick brand can be found by the gravy/dressing mixes)
• ▢ 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• ▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ paprika to taste

Instructions

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• If you are using a pork loin, cut it almost in half, then cut the halves almost in half again so that you kind of unfold it a few times and then pound it out flat to 1/2" thickness.
  
• Once the pork is flat and has a good surface area, spread the cream cheese all over the top. Lay the roasted red peppers over the cream cheese then sprinkle on the crumbled bacon. Evenly sprinkle on the packages dried pesto seasoning and lay the spinach leaves all over the top.
  
• Roll the pork up (like you would if you were making cinnamon rolls) and tie it shut with 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen twine if needed. Next, rub olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper all over the pork and place in a greased baking sheet.
  
• Bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes per pound, or pork is cooked through with an internal temperature between 150-160℉. Once cooked, slice and serve!
  

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Notes

This makes quite a lot so you can make ahead and freeze portions if you prefer. After rolling, but before baking cut it into thirds or fourths. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze the extra portions.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 756mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 7.3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2.1mg

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