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Bacon Wrapped Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

A showstopping holiday centerpiece featuring tender pork loin stuffed with savory apple and herb stuffing, wrapped in crispy bacon and served with roasted sweet potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat & Wrap
  • 3-4 lbs boneless pork loin roast butterflied
  • 12 slices bacon thick-cut
Apple Stuffing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups apples diced (Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or croutons
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Sides & Sauce
  • 3 large sweet potatoes cubed
  • 0.5 cup apple cider for sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan or Baking Sheet
  • Kitchen Twine
  • Meat mallet
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly the pork loin and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
  2. Sauté onions and apples in olive oil until soft. Stir in herbs and breadcrumbs to create stuffing.
  3. Spread stuffing over the pork, roll it up into a tight log.
  4. Wrap the pork log completely with bacon slices. Secure with kitchen twine if needed.
  5. Place pork in a roasting pan surrounded by cubed, seasoned sweet potatoes.
  6. Roast for 60-75 minutes until internal pork temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Let meat rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, use pan drippings, cider, and stock to make a gravy.
  8. Slice, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

Notes

Ensure you let the meat rest before slicing, or the juices will run out and the meat will be dry. The sweet potatoes can be swapped for carrots or parsnips if desired.