Caramelized Onion Stuffed Pork Loin With Crispy Onion Topping

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This stuffed pork loin is moist and tender with sweet and savory flavors. it is stuffed with a mixture of caramelized onions, garlic, sage and rosemary. it is coated with char crust sun-dried tomato & garlic rub and topped with crispy, browned thin-sliced onions. if you do not have this brand of spice rub, italian seasoning would be a fine substitute (note: in addition to italian seasoning, you will also need to season the pork with salt and pepper to taste).

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a large skillet over medium heat , melt butter.

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Cook onion and garlic in butter until translucent.

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Sprinkle sugar into skillet and stir.

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Cook for a few more minutes until onions turn golden brown.

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Stir in sage , rosemary , salt and pepper.

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Remove from heat and cool until lukewarm.

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With a butcher knife , carefully butterfly the pork loin.

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Open the pork loin and pound with a meat mallet to 1-inch thickness.

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Once the caramelized onion stuffing has cooled , spread onto the flattened pork loin to 1 inch from the outside edge of the meat.

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Roll loin up like a jellyroll.

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With kitchen string , tie off every 2-inches being careful not to squeeze the stuffing out of the center.

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Rub outside of stuffed loin with char crust spice rub.

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Place loin in a roasting pan.

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Top with sliced onion and drizzle with olive oil.

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Roast for 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours until cooked through or until meat thermometer registers 160f.

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Remove from oven and allow meat to rest for 5 minutes .

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Ingredients

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pork loin, butter, onion, garlic clove, sugar, sage, rosemary, salt, black pepper, dry rub seasonings, olive oil