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Saturday, July 22, 2006

Pork Loin w/ Apple- Nut Stuffing


Description:
This loin dish is pleasantly simple yet tasteful and beautiful when served.

Ingredients:
3-1/2 lb. pork loin (preferably tenderloin)
2 pcs. celery ribs, chopped
Sage, thyme, basil
3 apples, chopped into 1/4 in. cubes
1/2 cup walnuts (any kind of nuts, except peanuts) chopped
half a loaf of white bread, cubed, and soak in some milk just to moisten.
1 can chicken stock
butter for sauteing
onions, garlic
garlic, salt, pepper
seasonings of your choice



Directions:
Cut loin horizontally into 3/4 inch - open flat and season with salt and other seasonings, like aji-mrs. dash, etc.)
Saute onions, garlic and celery in butter.
Add apples, sage, thyme and basil to taste
Add walnuts and the moistened bread cubes
Add enough chicken stock just moist
Let cool a little

-Spread stuffing on one side of tenderloin, about 1 inch thick
-Fold tenderloin and tie with string. (You can opt to fasten with bacon strips and toothpicks)
-Sprinkle pork with salt, cracked black pepper, granulated garlic and a bit more thyme.
Bake at 350 degrees until internal meat reaches 140 degrees, about 45 to 90 minutes (depending on size of your meat and amount of stuffing you have used).

Serve with orange or pineapple slices, and garnish with fresh parsley

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