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Impressive Pork Roast Recipe with Fennel and Apple Stuffing

A Show-Stopping Main Course for Your Next Dinner Party

Looking for a dish that will impress your guests and satisfy their taste buds? Look no further than this stunning pork roast recipe, featuring a flavorful fennel and apple stuffing and a crispy prosciutto crust.

The Perfect Stuffing

To start, you’ll need to prepare the stuffing. This easy-to-make mixture combines whole-wheat bread, fennel, apple, and onion, all bound together with melted butter and a hint of rosemary. Simply pulse the ingredients in a food processor until they’re finely chopped, then cook them in a frying pan until they’re soft and fragrant.

Butterflying the Pork

Next, it’s time to butterfly the pork loin. This may seem intimidating, but trust us, it’s easier than you think! Simply slice the pork lengthwise, almost but not quite cutting through it, then open it up like a book and flatten it out. Repeat this process on the other side, and you’ll be left with a beautifully even piece of meat.

Assembling the Roast

Now it’s time to assemble the roast. Spread the cooled stuffing mixture evenly over the pork, leaving a small border around the edges. Arrange the prosciutto slices on top, overlapping them slightly to create a beautiful pattern. Roll the pork into a tight cylinder, then tie it with kitchen twine and rub it with a mixture of olive oil, salt, fennel seeds, rosemary, pepper, and sugar.

Roasting to Perfection

Place the roast seam-side down on a rimmed baking sheet and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, heat your oven to 450°F and roast the pork for 30 minutes, or until it’s light golden brown on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F, rotate the baking sheet, and continue roasting until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serve with Style

This impressive pork roast is perfect for serving at a dinner party or special occasion. Pair it with our Mediterranean Braised Chard for a truly unforgettable meal. With its crispy prosciutto crust and flavorful fennel and apple stuffing, this dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

Recipe Details

• Yield: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium
• Total Time: 3 hours
• Special Equipment: Kitchen twine

Ingredients

For the stuffing:

• 3 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
• 1 medium fennel bulb
• 1/2 medium Granny Smith apple
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the pork:

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
• 1 (4- to 4-1/2-pound) boneless pork loin
• 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1 tablespoon olive oil