Stuffed Loin of Pork with Basil and Ratatouille

Succulent pork loin stuffed with savory sausage meat and pine nuts, served alongside a classic, slow-cooked vegetable ratatouille.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 805 kcals 4830 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.1 grams 78.6 grams
Fat 65.9 grams 395.2 grams
Protein 40.4 grams 242.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Dairy
2
tbsp
Meat
1
kg
Pork Loin
boneless, skin removed
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tsp
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tsp
Basil
chopped, for marinade
2
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
2
tbsp
Parsley
chopped
2
tbsp
Basil
chopped
1
tsp
Garlic
chopped
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for ratatouille
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh
OilsFats
120
ml
Olive Oil
light
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
medium, finely chopped
0.5
piece
Red Pepper
finely diced
0.5
piece
Yellow Pepper
finely diced
6
piece
2
piece
Courgettes
medium, cut into 1cm dice
1
piece
Aubergine
cut into 1cm dice

Steps

  • Butterfly the pork loin by making an incision along its length and cutting sideways until it opens flat at a consistent 2cm thickness.
  • Rub the inside of the pork with crushed garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Sprinkle chopped basil over the inside and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Mix the sausage meat with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and garlic.
  • Wipe the old basil off the pork, spread the sausage mixture inside, roll tightly, and tie with string at 2.5cm intervals.
  • Heat vegetable oil and butter in an oven-proof pan, add the pork, and brown in the oven for 10 minutes turning frequently.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Remove pork from the oven and allow it to cool under foil before slicing.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sweat the chopped onion with salt until soft.
  • Add the diced peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Deseed the tomatoes, cube them, and add to the onions with garlic and thyme.
  • Sauté the diced courgettes in separate olive oil until browned, then drain in a colander.
  • Brown the diced aubergines in more oil and drain.
  • Combine all vegetables, season with salt, and cook covered for a final 10 minutes.