Show off with this impressive main dish.

But the result is really impressive, so the work is worth it.

At least we think so.

Southern Living Stuffed Pork Loin on a platter to serve

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Once baked, the stuffed pork loin is tender and moist.

The mustard greens stuffing is quite bacon-forward, while onion and sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness for balance.

The filling can also be made ahead of time to reduce prep on the day youre serving it.

ingredients for stuffed pork loin

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3garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)

)boneless pork loin roast

2Tbsp.stone-groundDijon mustard

Directions

Gather ingredients.

Transfer bacon to a plate; reserve drippings in skillet.

chopped bacon cooking in a skillet

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Add onion to skillet; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Gradually add mustard greens, stirring until wilted, about 5 minutes.

chopped onions cooked until softened

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Remove from heat; stir in panko and cooked bacon.

Let cool 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F.

mustard greens mixture with bacon and panko stirred in

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Place pork loin on a cutting board, fat side down.

Open up loin like a book; repeat slicing process with each side.

Cover loin with plastic wrap; pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness.

pork loin sliced in center

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Spread greens mixture over pork, leaving a 1-inch border.

Starting at one long side, roll pork into a tight cylinder.

Tie with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals.

pork loin sliced and pounded flat

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Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Place loin seam side down on a rimmed baking sheet; brush evenly with mustard.

Roast in preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into pork registers 145F, 45 to 50 minutes.

flattened pork loin with mustard green mixture spread on it

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Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes before removing twine and slicing.

rolled stuffed pork loin before cooking

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stuffed pork loin brushed with mustard before baking

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stuffed pork loin on wooden cutting board before slicing

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