Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing

Dairy Free
Health score
31%
Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing
45 min.
8
267kcal

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Looking for a delicious and dairy-free main course to impress your dinner guests? Look no further than this Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing! This delectable dish is not only dairy-free but also comes together in just 45 minutes, making it the perfect option for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Each serving contains only 267 calories, so you can enjoy this tasty meal without any guilt.

This Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing makes a fantastic lunch, dinner, or main dish, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The succulent pork loin is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of dried plums, celery, garlic, and a variety of fresh herbs, creating a symphony of tastes that will dance on your palate. The addition of fresh orange juice and zest adds a delightful citrus twist, while the pecans provide a satisfying crunch.

To prepare this mouth-watering meal, you'll need a frying pan, oven, whisk, plastic wrap, roasting pan, kitchen thermometer, rolling pin, cutting board, meat tenderizer, broiler pan, and kitchen twine. Once you've gathered your equipment, follow the step-by-step instructions to create a beautifully cooked pork loin with a rich and savory stuffing.

Don't forget to prepare the delicious sauce that complements the dish perfectly. The sauce is made from a mixture of chicken broth, port, and a blend of spices, cooked to create a slightly thick, flavorful gravy. Serve your pork loin with a garnish of fresh parsley for an extra touch of elegance.

With its combination of succulent pork, sweet dried plums, and aromatic herbs, this Pork Loin with Dried-Plum Stuffing is a must-try recipe for any cooking enthusiast looking to create a memorable and dairy-free meal. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and indulge in a truly scrumptious dining experience!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • cup prune- cut to pieces dried finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free divided
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh ( 1 orange)
  • tablespoon orange zest grated
  • 0.3 cup pecans finely chopped
  • pound pork loin trimmed
  • 0.3 cup port wine 
  • 1.3 cups onion red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • rolling pin
  • cutting board
  • meat tenderizer
  • broiler pan
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. To prepare stuffing, heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in dried plums and next 8 ingredients (dried plums through 1/4 teaspoon pepper); set aside.
  5. Slice pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves, laying pork flat.
  6. Place plastic wrap over pork; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  7. Spread stuffing over pork, leaving a 1-inch border.
  8. Roll up tightly; secure at 1 1/2-inch intervals with twine. Rub pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  9. Place pork on a rack in a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  10. Bake at 425 for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center of pork registers 155, turning the pork after 20 minutes.
  11. Place pork on a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes.
  12. Cut into thin slices.
  13. To prepare sauce, whisk together the flour and 1/4 cup broth.
  14. Place roasting pan over medium heat.
  15. Add port, stirring to loosen browned bits.
  16. Whisk in flour mixture, mustard, and 1 1/4 cups broth. Cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  17. Serve with pork.
  18. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories267kcal
Protein41.41%
Fat27.05%
Carbs31.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.5
Glycemic Load
5.25
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
17.627391276152%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.6mg
Petunidin
0.5mg
Delphinidin
0.6mg
Malvidin
7.11mg
Peonidin
0.29mg
Catechin
1.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
2.36mg
Luteolin
0.49mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
6.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.49kcal
13.37%
Fat:7.9g
12.16%
Saturated Fat:1.73g
10.79%
Carbohydrates:20.72g
6.91%
Net Carbohydrates:17.78g
6.47%
Sugar:11.01g
12.23%
Cholesterol:71.44mg
23.81%
Sodium:549.16mg
23.88%
Alcohol:1.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.61%
100%
Protein:27.22g
54.43%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.64%
Selenium:33.85µg
48.36%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.69%
Vitamin B3:7.42mg
37.09%
Phosphorus:303.76mg
30.38%
Vitamin K:31.75µg
30.24%
Potassium:713.83mg
20.4%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.03%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.32%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.37%
Magnesium:52.57mg
13.14%
Vitamin C:10.27mg
12.44%
Fiber:2.94g
11.77%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.18%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.06%
Copper:0.22mg
10.95%
Iron:1.42mg
7.9%
Vitamin A:355.08IU
7.1%
Folate:16.17µg
4.04%
Calcium:40.2mg
4.02%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.29%
Source:My Recipes