Pork Loin Stuffed with Dried Fruit, Rice & Almonds - Manitoba Pork

Ingredients

• 1 pork loin, centre roast, boneless, about 4 lb / 2 kg
• 1 tsp / 5 mL salt
• ½ tsp / 2 mL garlic powder
• ¼ tsp / 1 mL ground black pepper
• 2 cups / 500 mL long grain rice, cooked according to package directions
• 1 ½ cups / 375 mL dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup / 250 mL chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup / 175 mL finely chopped celery
• ½ cup / 125 mL chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp / 10 mL EACH chopped fresh sage and thyme
• ¼ cup / 50 mL slivered almonds
• ½ cup / 125 mL vegetable broth
• 5-7 slices bacon, partially cooked