Apricot And Pecan-Stuffed Pork Loin

  1. Coarsely chop apricots, pecans, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons thyme, 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons oil.
  3. Process until mixture is finely chopped, but not smooth.
  4. Make a lengthwise cut down the center of each roast, cutting to, but not through, the bottom.
  5. Starting from center slice, slice horizontally toward one side, stopping 1/2-inch from edge.
  6. Repeat with other loin half.
  7. Flatten each half to a 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  8. Spread apricot mixture evenly over pork.
  9. Roll each loin half, jelly-roll fashion, starting with long side.
  10. Secure with string.
  11. Place both rolls, seam side down, in a shallow roasting pan.
  12. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with remaining thyme.
  13. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Bring bourbon, broth and remaining 3 tablespoons molasses to a boil in a large saucepan.
  14. Remove from heat.
  15. Carefully ignite bourbon mixture with a long match.
  16. When flames die, pour over roasts.
  17. Bake at 350 degrees 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 160 degrees.
  18. Remove pork from pan, reserve drippings, and keep warm.
  19. Pour reserved drippings in a small saucepan.
  20. Add cream and salt.
  21. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  22. Slice pork and serve with sauce.

apricots, pecans, clove garlic, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh thyme, molasses, peanut oil, pork loin, bourbon, chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apricot-and-pecan-stuffed-pork-loin-37021 (may not work)

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