Pork Roast with Hopping John
Stuffing
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped collard greens, thawed
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced cooked country ham
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin roast
- Saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until
tender. Remove from heat. Add rice and next 5 ingredients; stir
in egg. Set stuffing aside.
- Butterfly pork loin roast by making a
lengthwise cut down center of 1 flat side, cutting to within
1/2 inch of bottom. From bottom of cut, slice horizontally to
1/2 inch from left side; repeat procedure to right side. Open
roast, and place between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap;
flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling
pin.
- Spoon 1 1/2 cups stuffing evenly over
roast, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll up; tie with string at
1-inch intervals. Place, seam side down, in a lightly greased
11- x 7-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 375*F (190*C) for 55 to 60 minutes
or until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 160*F
(70*C).
- Reheat remaining hopping John, and serve
with roast.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.