Cherry-Stuffed Pork Loin
Cherry-Stuffed Pork Loin might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 27g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 270 calories. This recipe serves 12. If you have rubbed sage, cherries, water, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the dried cherries you could follow this main course with the Homemade Berry Granola Parfaits as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring cherries and water to a boil,
Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain).
In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, parsley, carrot, sage and rosemary in butter until tender.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the croutons, broth, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, nutmeg, extract and cherries.
Let stand until liquid is absorbed.
Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness.
Remove plastic; spread stuffing over meat to within 1 in. of edges. Close roast; tie several times with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks.
Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Sprinkle with remaining pepper.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°.
Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, add broth and water to roasting pan; stir to loosen browned bits.
Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until reduced by half. Stir in cream and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened.