Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade

Looking to impress your dinner guests without actually working that hard? This Fancy Dinner fools everyone. Welcome to the world of Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade—the dish that sounds like you graduated from culinary school in Paris but actually just rolled up some pork and slapped on some jam. Voilà!

First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room: roulade. It’s French for “I rolled it and now it looks fancy.” But don’t let that intimidate you. This dish is more drama than difficulty, and I say that with love (and a bit of thyme).

Apricots FTW

Now, let’s talk flavor. Apricot brings the sweet, thyme brings the sass, and pork is just thrilled to be here. The result? A sweet-savory masterpiece that somehow tastes like autumn, summer, and a dinner party all in one bite. Plus, the swirl of golden apricot goodness inside the pork makes it look like you spent hours crafting a meat-based cinnamon roll. You didn’t. But your guests don’t need to know that.

Even better, this dish is a showstopper on every level. Hosting a holiday dinner? Pork roulade. Need a main course for your cousin’s engagement party that you offered to cater after two glasses of wine? Pork roulade. Just want leftovers that taste like triumph? You guessed it: Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade.

In addition, it pairs perfectly with all your favorite sidekicks—think roasted root veggies, creamy mashed potatoes, or even a tangy mustard slaw if you’re feeling zesty. And if you’re wondering what wine to serve? Something white and dry. Or just whatever you already have open. Let’s not overthink it.

Finally, let’s not forget the most important part: the leftovers. Slice it thin, stack it on crusty bread with a swipe of Dijon, and suddenly you’re having a next-day lunch that rivals anything from a fancy deli.

So, if you’re ready to fool everyone into thinking you’re a five-star chef with a pork loin and a dream, give this Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade a spin. Your guests will be dazzled, your taste buds will dance, and you’ll look like the culinary genius you definitely pretend to be.

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Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade

Course Brunch, Dinner

Cuisine German

Keyword apricot roulade, pork recipe, pork roulade, roulade

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless pork pounded thin.
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 shallots
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup apricot jam divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup dried apricots finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
2. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Peel and dice the shallots.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and sauté the shallots until transparent.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Chop the apricots into small pieces.
7. Mix the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of apricot jam. Combine with the shallots, 1/2 cup of the chopped apricots, and thyme.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Spread the mixture on top of the pork.
10. Roll up the pork lengthwise. Secure with toothpicks.
11. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
12. Sear the pork rolls briefly on all sides.
13. Transfer them to the baking dish, seam side down
14. Haet the remaining 1/4 cup of apricot jam and brush it over the pork rolls.
15. Bake for 20 minutes and serve.

So, do you like this Apricot Thyme Pork Roulade? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:

BACON CHICKEN CHEESE ROULADE

RHUBARB THYME BROWN SUGAR PORK

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