Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing
Need a dairy free main course? Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 258 calories, 27g of protein, and 8g of fat. A mixture of port, celery, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Roasted Pork Loin With Apple, Onion & Dried Plum Stuffing, Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit and Chestnut Stuffing, and Dried Plum-Stuffed Pork Loin in Sweet Sherry Sauce (Lomo Relleno).
Instructions
To prepare stuffing, heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Stir in dried plums and next 8 ingredients (dried plums through 1/4 teaspoon pepper); set aside.
Slice pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves, laying pork flat.
Place plastic wrap over pork; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Spread stuffing over pork, leaving a 1-inch border.
Roll up tightly; secure at 1 1/2-inch intervals with twine. Rub pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place pork on a rack in a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 425 for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center of pork registers 155, turning the pork after 20 minutes.
Place pork on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes.
To prepare sauce, whisk together the flour and 1/4 cup broth.
Place roasting pan over medium heat.
Add port, stirring to loosen browned bits.
Whisk in flour mixture, mustard, and 1 1/4 cups broth. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.