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Mandarin Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin
Easy enough for a weeknight supper, and elegant enough for guests.
1 Center cut boneless pork loin roast, approx 2-3 pounds
8 oz goat's milk cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup Earth & Vine Provisions Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
*Special Equipment: trussing string or butcher's twine and a meat pounder or tenderizer
Preheat oven, 400 degrees.
On a work surface, butterfly pork loin to open "like a book" and pound to desired thickness (approximately 1 inch). In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade and stir to combine well. Spread a layer of cheese mixture atop pork loin. Beginning with the shorter end, roll pork loin and tie with twine (usually three to four ties). Brush with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. In a skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and brown loin on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer loin to a flameproof roasting pan and roast in middle of oven for about 45 minutes to one hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted in center of meat registers 160°F. Transfer loin to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
Slice and serve immediately.
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