Pear-Stuffed Pork Loin

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing
Yield 12 servings
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From just two trees, we get an abundance of pears. So I'm always looking for new ideas on how to use them. This elegant roast offers a delicious way to incorporate pears into a main dish stuffing and glaze.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled ripe pears
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried pears
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; open roast and cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the ripe pears, dried pears, walnuts, cilantro, honey, garlic and pepper flakes; spread over roast to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; tie with kitchen string at 2-in. intervals. Place in a shallow roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil.
  3. Combine the glaze ingredients; spoon over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 246 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

From just two trees, we get an abundance of pears. So I'm always looking for new ideas on how to use them. This elegant roast offers a delicious way to incorporate pears into a main dish stuffing and glaze.
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