Mediterranean Pork Roulade
Overview
This Mediterranean Pork Roulade is a culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for impressing guests or simply enjoying a special meal at home. Stuffed with flavorful ingredients and roasted to perfection, it pairs beautifully with sides like Escarole Mashed Potatoes and Apricot Glazed Green Beans for a complete dining experience.
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantities |
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| Scallions | 2 |
| Sun-dried tomatoes | 3 |
| Fresh spinach | 2 cups |
| Boneless pork loin | 2 lbs |
| Salt | 2 tsp |
| Ground black pepper | 1 tsp |
| Cooking twine | 3 feet |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 |
Instructions
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Preparation
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- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
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Stuffing and Rolling
- Lay the pork loin flat on a cutting board. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Evenly layer the scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach over the pork loin.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll the pork loin lengthwise, ensuring the stuffing stays inside. Secure with cooking twine at 1-inch intervals.
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Seasoning and Roasting
- Rub the outside of the pork loin with the remaining salt and black pepper.
- Place the rolled pork loin seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Roasting
- Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Continue roasting for approximately 1 hour more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 155°F (68°C).
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Resting and Serving
- Once cooked, remove the pork roulade from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Remove the cooking twine carefully before slicing into rounds.
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Serving Suggestion
- Serve the Mediterranean Pork Roulade slices with Escarole Mashed Potatoes and Apricot Glazed Green Beans for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 342.6
- Total Fat: 21.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4g
- Cholesterol: 107.2mg
- Sodium: 429mg
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugars: 0.4g
- Protein: 34g
Keywords
Pork, Cheese, Greens, Peppers, Vegetable, Meat, European, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the richness of pork loin with the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and scallions, making it a delightful choice for any occasion where you want to elevate your dining experience. The recipe is straightforward enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned cooks looking to try something new. Enjoy creating this dish and delight your guests with its savory flavors and elegant presentation!
