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Apricot Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Fluffy24 / All my dishes 1 year ago Delicious and healthy meal. Your family wil love this. Prep:20m Cook:70m Servings:6	Fluffy24
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Ingredients

PORK LOIN:

3/4 cup wild rice

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 cup madeira or fat-free chicken broth

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

salt

black pepper

1 pork tenderloin (1 1/2 pounds)

SAUCE:

1 cup fat-free chicken broth

1/3 cup apricot nectar or orange juice

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Directions

To make the pork loin:

Prepare the wild rice according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the Madeira or broth and increase the heat to high. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the liquid is evaporated. Remove from the heat and stir in the apricots and wild rice. Season with salt and pepper.

With a knife, make a 1" slit from one end of the pork to the other, keeping the sides intact. Push the meat back from the slit to create a "tunnel." From both ends, stuff the cavity with the rice mixture. Mist the pork with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for 4 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 25 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 155°F and the juices run clear. Place on a cutting board. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

To make the sauce:

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the broth, apricot nectar or orange juice, and mustard. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and water in a cup and stir until smooth. Add to the saucepan and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Serve over the pork.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this impressive pork dinner with a wild rice pilaf.

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