Pecan-Cornbread-Stuffed Pork With Apple-Bourbon Gravy |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup corn bread stuffing mix (such as pepperidge farm) |
3 tablespoons bourbon, divided |
2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided |
1/2 cup finely chopped vidalia or other sweet onion |
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled granny smith apple |
3 tablespoons chopped pecans |
1 1/2 tablespoons water |
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage |
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 (2-pound) lean rolled boned pork loin roast |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
cooking spray |
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices vidalia or other sweet onion |
4 (1/4-inch-thick) rings granny smith apple |
1 cup unsweetened apple juice |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Combine stuffing mix, 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon, 1 tablespoon syrup, chopped onion, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl; toss until well blended.
2. Unroll roast, and trim fat. Spread stuffing mixture over inside surface of roast. Reroll roast, and secure at 1-inch intervals with heavy string; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add stuffed roast, browning on all sides. Place browned roast in a 4-quart electric slow cooker. Arrange onion slices and apple rings on top of roast. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon, remaining 1 tablespoon syrup, and 1 cup apple juice; stir well, and pour over roast. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours or until pork is done. Place roast, onion slices, and apple rings on a platter. Cut roast into 8 slices; cut onion slices and apple rings in half crosswise. Set aside, and keep warm.
4. Pour cooking liquid into a medium saucepan; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place flour in a small bowl; gradually add 1/4 cup water, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add flour mixture to pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Serve gravy with roast, onion slices, and apple rings.
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