This Stuffed Pork Roast with Apples recipe is a delightful main dish that combines savory pork with sweet apples, making it an excellent choice for special occasions like Thanksgiving. The combination of flavors creates a satisfying and festive meal that your guests will love.
The recipe is straightforward and involves basic techniques such as stuffing, roasting, and seasoning. You can adjust the stuffing ingredients to include your favorite herbs and spices.
Delicious Stuffed Pork Roast with Apples
This pork roast is filled with a mixture of diced apples, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then roasted to perfection. The dish takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 6-8 people, making it ideal for family gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 (4-5 lb) pork loin roast, boneless
- 2 cups diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine diced apples, breadcrumbs, onion, celery, cranberries, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Prepare the Pork: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the pork loin roast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the Pork: Fill the pocket of the pork roast with the apple stuffing mixture, pressing it in gently. Use kitchen twine to tie the roast at intervals to secure the stuffing.
- Sear the Roast: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed pork roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Roast: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices and additional apple slices if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Servings: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
