Pork Loin Stuffed with Pesto and Prosciutto

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto:

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • ½ cup fresh dill leaves
  • ½ cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the Pork:

  • 1 3-pound pork loin roast
  • 2-½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions
 

To prepare the pesto:

  • Combine basil, tarragon, dill, chives, scallions, thyme, horseradish, garlic, and lemon zest in a blender or food processor.
  • With processor running, drizzle in oil through food chute.
  • Process until mostly smooth.

To prepare the pork:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place the loin on a cutting board with the fat cap on the board and the small end facing you.
  • With a very sharp knife, cut the loin lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of bottom of pork, cutting to, but not through, the other side.
  • Open the cut pork like a book. Repeat process with each half, being careful to cut to within 1/2 inch of the bottom of the pork but not through.
  • Top butterflied pork with plastic wrap; gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness; remove plastic wrap, and discard.
  • Sprinkle 1-1/2 teaspoons salt over pork; spread evenly with pesto.
  • Top pesto with prosciutto; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
  • Roll meat back into a tight spiral, and, using butcher’s twine, tie roll in 6 places.
  • Season on all sides with pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high.
  • Rub roast with olive oil and sear, starting fat side down and turning roast occasionally, until roast is evenly browned; 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Place skillet in pre-heated oven and roast until a meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135°F; 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and let pork rest, lightly tented with aluminum foil, at least 15 minutes.
  • To serve, remove strings, and slice as desired.
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