ANDOUILLE-STUFFED PORK LOIN

Andouille-Stuffed Pork Loin image

This andouille-stuffed and bacon-wrapped pork loin is full of bold flavors and simple to prepare. It is a faculty potluck favorite. This recipe may be prepared ahead, covered, refrigerated and baked before the faculty meeting or potluck to provide a wonderful, warm entree.-Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 boneless pork loin roasts (2 pounds each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 fully cooked andouille sausage links (about 1 pound)
12 bacon strips
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine or additional chicken broth

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Set aside., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten slightly. Remove plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper. , Arrange two sausage links in center of each roast. Close roasts; brush with mustard mixture. Wrap each roast with bacon. Tie several times with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Pour broth and wine into roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the pork loin reads 145 °. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Discard string and toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein.