An impressive and tasty alternative to traditional lamb this Easter
Roast Pork Loin With Cheddar & Apple Stuffing
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Cuisine
Traditional British
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Sharp cheddar and sweet apple combine in this delicious roast pork recipe
Ingredients
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2.4kg organic pork loin
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300g organic sausagemeat
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300g white bread, crusts removed
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1 onion, chopped
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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10g fresh sage, finely chopped
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1 large apple, grated
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120g vintage cheddar, grated
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Salted butter
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Sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 230c
Place the pork loin in a large roasting tin, pat dry and sprinkle the rind generously with sea salt
Roast for 15 minutes, the reduce heat to 180c and roast for a further 1.5 hours (or 30 minutes per kg)
Whilst the loin is roasting, prepare the stuffing by blitzing the bread into breadcrumbs in a food processor and then placing in a large bowl with the sausage meat
Fry the onion gently in a knob of butter until softened, then add the garlic and sage and fry on a low heat for a further 2 minutes then leave to cool
Add the grated apple, grated cheddar and cooled onion mixture to the breadcrumbs and sausage meat bowl. Scrunch it all together with your hands and tip into an overnproof dish
Cook the stuffing in the oven for the final 25 minutes of the pork roasting time
When cooked, leave the pork to rest for 10 minutes and cover the stuffing with foil to keep warm
Serve together with seasonal veg