The Success Of Your Stuffed Pork Loin Depends On One Simple Tool

To successfully cook a stuffed pork loin at home, you must start with the meat and whatever fillings that will go inside like, prosciutto, cheese, herbs, or spinach. In addition to the core ingredients, there's also a very common kitchen tool that will help you pull off a chef-approved stuffed pork loin. Although it's essential for the job, it's not the oven that you'll cook the dish in, but rather the sharpest knife you have in your kitchen.

A sharp knife allows you to successfully cut a hole in the center of the pork loin, or slice it open, for the stuffing later on. The knife should glide smoothly through the cut of pork without getting stuck in the center. It's also important to make a precise cut so that there is an even amount of pork around the filling that makes the dish. A dull knife puts you at a higher risk of injuring yourself, or not properly cutting the tenderloin for cooking. There are many types of knives, but a long, sharp one like a boning or slicing knife is ideal for preparing stuffed pork loin.

When you grab the best knife in the kitchen, you have two methods to choose from to use it on the pork loin. The first technique is to carefully use the sharp knife to poke a hole through the length of the meat, creating a hole to stuff with a spoon later on. A longer knife is required for this, or you can make two inserts on each side of the pork. Alternatively, cut the tenderloin open lengthwise with a sharp knife to create a flat surface. For this method, you would fill the center and then roll it up tightly before it goes into the oven.

When it's time to fill the expertly cut pork tenderloin, you have many options. To start, consider our simple roasted pork tenderloins and adjust the recipe to your liking to fill the center before it's time to cook. You can blend herbs like basil, tarragon, and thyme into a paste and fill the center with prosciutto. Or, skip the prosciutto and fill the center with cheese, roasted red peppers, or even cooked mushrooms. You could also make the filling from our apple chutney stuffed pork chops recipe for a pork loin, but regardless of the filling, you shouldn't forget to use your best knife.