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Rolled Spinach Pork Loin
Prep: 40 minutes
Roast: 1-1/2 hours
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 3-1/2-lb. boneless pork center loin roast
Directions
1. For filling: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-hot heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender but not brown. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in spinach, bacon and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
2. Trim excess fat from pork. To pinwheel the pork loin, start cutting lengthwise 1/2 inch under the fat cap on the roast. As you cut the roast, gently rotate the roast at the same time. This will allow the roast to "unroll" as you cut it. When the roast is completely cut, it should be a rectangular piece of meat between 1/2 and 1 inch thick.
3. Spread spinach mixture over cut side. Roll up the loin tightly from a long side to resemble the initial roast. Tie securely with 100 percent cotton kitchen string. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan; insert a meat thermometer into thickest part.
4. Roast in 325 degree F oven for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150 degrees F. Transfer roast to a serving platter. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. (The temperature of the meat after standing should be 160 degrees F.) Remove string; cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Makes 10 servings.








Beautiful and delicious! I added thyme and rosemary to the filling with a little salt and a good sprinkling of pepper.I also salted and peppered the outside of the roll and rubbed on thyme and rosemary. It was amazing. My family is tired of me gushing over it! The little bit of liquid left in the pan is very yummy spooned over each slice. May try feta cheese inside next time. The butcher sliced it open for me so all I had to do was fill it and roll. Easy!
1/26/2010 06:25:35 PM Report AbuseExcellent Recipe and a great meal
1/13/2010 04:57:50 AM Report AbuseEXCELLENT! Easy and it looks like you spent alot of time making it!!!
1/5/2010 11:13:35 AM Report Abuse