The holidays usually call for roast turkey or ham, but we also love this alternative to the big bird. Show
A roasted stuffed pork loin is filled with a delicious cranberry bacon stuffing and best of all, it’s deceptively easy to cook. Pork loin is delicious and moist, it’s great stuffed, wrapped up jellyroll style, and then cooked to perfection. Savory Stuffed Pork Loin
Ingredients and VariationsWhat is Pork Loin?It’s important to note the difference between a pork loin and a pork tenderloin. A tenderloin is considerably smaller, about 2″ in diameter and about 12″ long weighing around 1lb. Pork loin, however, is a much larger cut of meat, about 4″ in diameter and can be cut in various lengths often sold in 3-4lb sizes. They cannot be used interchangeably. For this recipe, choose a cut that is about 3 pounds and about to 8-12” long. Stuffing for Pork LoinThis recipe has all the holiday colors and flavors with bacon, celery, cranberries, and cubes of bread. Homemade cornbread makes a rustic stuffing with a heartier flavor, and even cubes of sourdough bread will work, too. Add some fresh chopped spinach, chopped granny smith apples, or even small cubes of cheddar cheese can give pork loin stuffing a new flavor every time. How to Cut Pork Loin for Stuffing
How to Cook Stuffed Pork Loin
Pork Temperature TipThis pork loin roast should reach 145°F, you don’t want it to go much higher than that or it will overcook and become dry. I remove the roast from the oven between 138-140°F as the temperature continues to rise as it rests. Almost all meats should rest before cutting, I remove from the pan (as the heat from the pan will continue cooking the meat) and place on a plate. Loosley cover with foil. Once cut, drizzle any juices on the plate over the cut meat for extra flavor and moisture. Leftover Pork LoinKeep leftover stuffed pork loin covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop or serve cold as sandwiches. Freeze cooked and cooled slices in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside up to 2 weeks. Perfect Sides for Pork Loin
Did you make this Stuffed Pork Loin? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 5 from 16 votes↑ Click stars to rate now! Stuffed Pork LoinTender, juicy, and stuffed with a savory stuffing mixture, this pork loin is a fun twist on a holiday entrèe! SaveSaved! Pin Review Print Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 55 minutes Rest Time 15 minutes Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes Servings 6 Author Holly Nilsson EquipmentInstant Read Thermometer Meat Mallet Ingredients 1x2x3x
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NotesThe most important step in this recipe is to ensure you do not overcook the pork. Remove it from the oven when it reaches 140°F on an instant read thermometer.Be sure to let the pork rest on a plate before cutting.Stuffing can be replaced with leftover stuffing or a boxed stuffing mix.Up to 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cranberries can be added to the stuffing for a tart flavor in addition to the dried cranberries. 5 from 16 votes Nutrition InformationCalories: 366 | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pork Cuisine American © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here. How long does it take to cook a 3 pound pork roast at 350?A good rule of thumb is to cook pork loin 25 minutes per pound at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), so use a thermometer to know when it's done.
How long does it take to cook 3 pounds of pork?Pork Roast in the Oven:
Pre-heat oven to 325F (163C). Bake pork roast in the oven UNCOVERED for approximately 25-30 MINUTES *PER POUND*. Or until internal temperature reaches 155F (68C), rested to a final 160F (71C).
How long does it take to cook a 3 pound pork roast at 375?It will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to cook a 3 pound pork roast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork roast before removing it from the oven.
How long does it take to cook a pork roast by the pound?The rule of thumb for pork roasts is to cook them 25 minutes per pound of meat at 350 degrees F. Use a thermometer to read the roast's internal temperature.
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