Pork Roast with Pesto Stuffing

2 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2 hours

404 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	croutons
1/2	cup	pesto, prepared
1/4	cup	sundried tomatoes
4	pounds	pork loin

Directions

For stuffing, combine croutons, pesto and tomatoes.

Set aside.

Place roast, rib side down, on a cutting surface.

On the meaty side, cut a 3 1/2 inch long and 1 inch deep pocket above each rib, making 6 pockets total.

Spoon stuffinginto pockets. Place roast, rib side down, in a shallow roasting pan.

Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, making sure the bulb doesn't touch the bone.

Roast in a 325 degrees F. oven for 1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours.

Cover loosely with foil after 1 hour to prevent overbrowning.

For easier carving, let roast stand, covered, for 15 minutes.

If available, use fennel bulb tops to line serving platter.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 154g

Amount per Serving

Calories 404 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.0g	37%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	44%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 138mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 42.0g	84%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	5%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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