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Pork Loin Stuffed with Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon

Pork Loin Stuffed with Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon comes together with Bacon, Onion, Garlic, Cheddar Cheese, and Pork Loin. Serves 8. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 4 strip
• 1 1/2 cup
• 2
• 1 cup
• 3 lb
• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 sprig
• 1 sprig

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a frying pan, saute bacon and onion for about 5 minutes (until onions are translucent).

2. 2

   Drain excess fat and add garlic to pan, stir and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender and drain.

4. 4

   Mash potatoes with onion and bacon mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Stir in grated cheddar and cool completely.

6. 6

   Butterfly the pork loin.

7. 7

   Place stuffing on one side of the loin leaving a 1-inch border without stuffing.

8. 8

   Fold the top side over.

9. 9

   Tie with butcher twine.

10. 10

    Season the outside with mustard and salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Place on a baking sheet or roasting pan.

12. 12

    Roast at 375F (190C) for about 45 to 60 minutes or until the internal temperature is 145 F. Remove from oven, cover with foil and let rest before it is carved.

13. 13

    Combine the glaze ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until half the volume remains. Strain and serve with sliced pork.

14. 14

    Serve with or without the glaze.

15. 15

    MC format by Hallie. Untried.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Hallie; 12 April 2009. www.fareshare.net