Ingredients
For the Stuffed Pork Loin:
- 3 lb. pork loin, butterflied and pounded
- Butchers twine for securing the pork
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
For the Filling:
- 1 package of cheddar (I used Sargento Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar)
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup of dried apricots, chopped
For the Crostini:
- Cheddar Cheese (I used Sargento Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar)
- One loaf of Italian bread
- 1 broccoli crown
- 1 pint of grape tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
For the Stuffed Pork Loin:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the pork loin filling in a bowl and toss.
- Place the flattened pork loin on a clean surface and rub the marinade on the meat.
- Place the stuffing mixture over the flattened pork; do not overfill or you will not be able to roll the pork.
- Roll the pork like a strudel.
- Secure the pork with the butcher's twine and rub the marinade all over the outside of the pork.
- Place the pork roll in a covered dish and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Brush the grill with vegetable oil and place the pork on the grill.
- Grill, turning occasionally until a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 140 degrees F, about 25 – 30 minutes.
For the Crostini:
- Place the broccoli in salted water and give it a quick boil. Do not let the broccoli overcook. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a griddle and place the grape tomatoes, garlic in the skin and the sweet onion on the griddle to grill with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt. Grill until slightly charred.
- Place the broccoli on the griddle with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of salt and give it a slight char.
- Let the veggies cool and place in a food processor with 2 – 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper and process.
- Slice the bread ¼-inch in thickness and place it on a heated griddle with a brush of olive oil.
- Top the bread with a spoonful of the broccoli and tomato mixture and finish with the Sargento Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes