Apricot-Stuffed Pork Rolls

🍴 Pork Pinwheels With Apricot Stuffing Recipe 🍴

✨ Introduction ✨

Indulge in the culinary masterpiece of Pork Pinwheels with Apricot Stuffing, a delightful dish that elevates the dining experience to new heights. This recipe, a delightful adoption from the Zaar collection, has undergone a touch of personalization, resulting in an enthralling and elegant entree that is perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. The addition of a luscious apricot sauce enhances the flavors, creating a harmonious symphony of taste that promises to captivate your palate. Share the joy of this exceptional recipe with your loved ones, and savor the delightful moments it brings to the table.

🕒 Cooking Time Table 🕒

📝 Recipe Details 📝

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 bouillon cube
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 apricot, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup celery, diced
• 1/3 cup margarine
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound pork tenderloin

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 171
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.4g
• Cholesterol: 49.2mg
• Sodium: 127.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 0.9g
• Sugar: 7.2g
• Protein: 16.9g

Servings: 6

👩‍🍳 Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prepare the Pork:

   • Split the pork tenderloin lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, the opposite side.
   • Gently pound the tenderloin to a 10×6 rectangle using a meat mallet.

2. Apricot Stuffing:

   • Dissolve bouillon in hot water, pouring it over finely chopped apricots and letting it stand for 5 minutes.
   • Cook diced celery and onion in margarine until tender but not brown.
   • Remove from heat, stir in cinnamon and pepper.
   • In a large bowl, mix bread cubes, onion mixture, and apricot mixture; toss lightly to moisten.

3. Assembling the Pinwheels:

   • Spread the stuffing evenly over the prepared tenderloin.
   • Roll up the tenderloin jelly-roll style, starting from the short side.
   • Secure the meat roll with wooden toothpicks or tie with string at 1-inch intervals.
   • Cut the meat roll into six 1-inch slices.

4. Cooking the Pinwheels:

   • Place the meat slices on the rack of an unheated broiler pan, cut side down.
   • Cook at 375°F for 10-15 minutes.
   • Turn the meat over and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meat is done.
   • Remove toothpicks or string and transfer the meat to a serving platter.

5. Apricot Sauce:

   • Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine cornstarch and nutmeg.
   • Stir in apricot nectar.
   • Cook and stir until the mixture is bubbly, and then continue to cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes.

6. Serving:

   • Serve the delectable apricot sauce with the succulent meat slices, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

✨ Conclusion ✨

This Pork Pinwheels with Apricot Stuffing recipe is a culinary delight that combines the richness of pork with the sweetness of apricots, creating a dish that is not only visually stunning but also a treat for the senses. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or celebrating a special occasion, this recipe promises to be the star of the show, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to indulge in its exquisite flavors. Bon appétit! 🍽️