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Herb Pesto Stuffed Pork Loin With Squash And Brussels Sprouts

By
Test Kitchen
Fall 2023
Tender pork loin rolled with a fragrant parsley, basil, and rosemary pesto, roasted alongside sweet acorn squash, crisp Brussels sprouts, and caramelized shallots, making a visually stunning and herb-forward entrée.

Recipe Information

Total Time:
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

Pesto

1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley, stems removed; plus additional for garnish

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil, stems removed

1 small fresh sprig rosemary, leaves removed

6 small cloves garlic, peeled

2 flat anchovy fillets in olive oil

1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Pork

1 (3-pound) boneless pork top loin roast with fat cap

2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

2 teaspoons coarse black pepper

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Vegetables

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard  

½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper

3 cups trimmed and halved small Brussels sprouts

1 acorn squash, washed, seeded and cut into ½-inch-thick slices

8 small shallots, halved lengthwise

Directions

  1. For pesto, in a food processor, place parsley, basil, rosemary leaves, garlic cloves, anchovy fillets, fennel seeds, and lemon zest and juice. Cover and process until coarsely chopped. With processor running, slowly add olive oil and process until smooth (pesto should be thick). Stir in salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  3. For pork, to roll-cut, place pork loin lengthwise on a cutting board. Make a ½-inch deep lengthwise slit on one side of the pork loin, 1-inch parallel from the cutting board. Continue cutting, gently unrolling the roast at the same time. When completed, the roast should be a 1-inch-thick rectangle. If thickness is uneven, place a large piece of plastic wrap on top of pork. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound pork to an even thickness.
  4. Sprinkle both sides of pork loin with salt and black pepper, then brown sugar. Place pork, cut side up, on cutting board. Spread with pesto to within ½ inch of all edges. Starting from a short side, tightly roll meat into a spiral. Tie pork together at 1-inch intervals using 5 (10-inch) pieces of kitchen string.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Carefully sear pork loin for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. Place pork, seam side down, on prepared baking pan. Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, for vegetables, in a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add Brussels sprouts, squash and shallots; toss to coat.
  7. Remove pork loin from the oven; arrange vegetables around the pork loin. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until pork reaches 145°F and vegetables are fork-tender.
  8. Transfer pork to a clean cutting board. Loosely cover with foil; let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.  
  9. Meanwhile, place oven rack 6 inches from heat. Preheat broiler to high. Broil vegetables on baking pan for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly charred and caramelized.
  10. To serve, remove kitchen string from pork. Slice pork and arrange on serving platter with vegetables. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

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