Honey-Glazed Stuffed Roasted Pork Loin

This dish features a rolled pork loin stuffed with savory mushrooms and herbs, roasted until juicy inside and beautifully glazed on the outside. It’s elegant, flavorful, and ideal for family dinners or special occasions.

🥩 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Pork loin

• 1 pork loin (about 1–1.2 kg / 2.2–2.6 lb)

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Mushroom stuffing

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 150 g mushrooms (button or cremini), finely chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary

Honey glaze

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp minced garlic

🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the pork

• Slice the pork loin lengthwise and open it flat like a book (do not cut all the way through).

• Season the inside with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Make the stuffing

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

• Sauté onion until soft and translucent.

• Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until the mixture is dry and fragrant.

• Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

• Let the stuffing cool slightly.

3. Roll the pork

• Spread the mushroom filling evenly over the pork.

• Roll the pork tightly into a log.

• Secure with kitchen twine at regular intervals.

• Rub the outside with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

4. Sear

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear the rolled pork on all sides, 2–3 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

5. Roast

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Mix all glaze ingredients in a bowl.

• Place the pork in a roasting dish and brush generously with the glaze.

• Roast for 45–60 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 15 minutes.

• Pork is done when internal temperature reaches 63–65°C (145–150°F).

6. Rest and slice

• Remove pork from the oven and let rest 10–15 minutes.

• Slice into thick rounds.

• Spoon pan juices over the slices before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes

• Roasted vegetables

• Fresh green salad or crusty bread

💡 Pro Tips

• Keep the stuffing dry to avoid soggy meat.

• Resting the pork is essential for juicy slices.

• For extra richness, wrap the pork with bacon before roasting.