Bacon Garlic and Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin | Blue Flame Kitchen

Ingredients

• ​​10 slices bacon, sliced crosswise (½ inch)
• ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp grated lemon peel
• 2 tsp grated lime peel
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 lb (1.5 kg) boneless pork loin roast
• 1½ tsp salt, divided
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided