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Bacon Stuffed Smoked Pork Loin

Bacon Stuffed Smoked Pork Loin

By Traeger Kitchen

If you’re nuts about bacon, try this deliciously tender walnut & craisin stuffed pork loin.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

1 Hours
30 Minutes

Pellets

Pecan

Ingredients

Number of people serving

4

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Units of measurement:
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3 Pound Pork Loin, Butterflied
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
1/4 Cup Walnuts, Chopped
1/3 Cup Craisins
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
6 Pieces asparagus, ends trimmed
6 Slices Bacon, sliced
1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
As Needed Bacon Grease

Step

  • 1

    Lay down 2 large pieces of butcher’s twine on your work surface. Place butterflied pork loin perpendicular to twine.

  • 2

    Season the inside of the pork loin with the Traeger Pork and Poultry rub.

  • 3

    On one end of the loin, layer in a line all of the ingredients, beginning with the chopped walnuts, craisins, oregano, thyme, and asparagus.

  • 4

    Add bacon and top with the parmesan cheese.

  • 5

    Starting at the end with all of the fillings, carefully roll up the pork loin and secure on both ends with butcher's twine.

  • 6

    Roll the pork loin in the reserved bacon grease and season the outside with more Pork and Poultry Shake.

  • 7

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 180°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Place stuffed pork loin directly on the grill grate and smoke for 1 hour.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    01:00

  • 8

    Remove the pork loin; increase the temperature to 350℉ and allow to preheat.

  • 9

    Place the loin back on the Traeger and grill for approximately 30 to 45 minutes or until the temperature reads 135℉ on an instant-read thermometer.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    135 ˚F / 57 ˚C

  • 10

    Move the pork loin to a plate and tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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