Apple & Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin is a beautiful and flavorful pork roast filled with a savory-sweet mixture of crispy bacon, fresh spinach, apples, dried cranberries, shallots, garlic, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. The combination of smoky bacon, sweet apple and cranberries, and savory herbs makes every slice of this stuffed pork loin full of flavor.
This recipe takes a little more preparation than an everyday pork roast, but the result is well worth the effort. The pork loin is carefully butterflied and flattened, then covered with the flavorful filling before being rolled and tied. Browning the stuffed pork loin before roasting gives the outside a beautiful color and adds another layer of flavor.
As the pork roasts, chicken broth, garlic, and fresh herbs create flavorful juices in the pan that can be used to baste the roast and make a simple gravy for serving. Allowing the pork to rest before slicing is important because it gives the juices time to settle and makes it much easier to cut the roast into beautiful slices without losing the filling.
Apple & Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin makes an impressive dinner for family gatherings, Sunday dinner, or a special occasion. Serve the sliced pork with plenty of the pan gravy and your favorite vegetables, potatoes, or other hearty side dishes. The combination of tender pork, crispy bacon, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and fresh herbs makes this a memorable stuffed pork loin that is as impressive on the table as it is delicious.
