Preparation Method
- Make the apple stuffing: In a large bowl, stir together apples, fennel, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Make the sage rub: In a small bowl, stir togethersage, lemon zest, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Prepare the pork loin: Cut a deep pocket lengthwise into the side of the pork loin, about 1 inch from each end. Rub pork inside and out with the sage rub. Place pork in the Multi-Function Cooker. Working in the vessel, stuff about one-third of the apple stuffing into the pocket. Spread the remaining mixture over the pork.
- Cover and set the Multi-Function Cooker to MealTimer Mode for 8 hours. Press Start. When cooker is finished, place the pork, apples, fennel and onions on a serving platter. Cut pork into slices. Pour 1 cup broth from the vessel over the pork. Garnish with sage, apple wedges and fennel fronds, if desired.
Variations
KOREAN GOCHUJANG PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH QUICK KIMCHEE
Make as directed, omitting apple stuffing. Substitute quick kimchee for sage rub. Make quick kimchee: in a large bowl, stir together 1 small head shredded green cabbage (908 grams), 8 medium carrots (576 grams) halved crosswise and cut into ¼-inch-thick planks, 1 sliced medium onion (150 grams), 3 tablespoons (60 grams) gochujangpaste, 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce, 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fish sauce and 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut pocket in pork as directed. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt and ½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground black pepper. Rub pork inside and out with 3 tablespoons (60 grams) gochujang paste. Place pork in the Multi-Function Cooker. Working in the vessel, stuff about one-third of the kimchee mixture into the pocket. Spread the remaining mixture over the pork. Cook as directed. Top with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
HUNGARIAN-STYLE PAPRIKA PORK LOIN WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS
Make as directed, omitting apple stuffing. Substitute yogurt marinade for sage rub. Make yogurt marinade: in a large bowl, stir together 1½ cups (337.5 grams) plain full-fat Greek yogurt,2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon (6 grams) smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon (3 grams)kosher salt, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) garlic powder, ½ teaspoon (1 gram) onion powder and¼ teaspoon ground cumin. Do not cut a pocket in the pork loin. Place pork in the Multi-Function Cooker. Rub the pork all over with half of the yogurt marinade. In place of the apple stuffing, add 8 medium carrots (576 grams) sliced ¼ inch thick, 6 quartered medium Yukon gold potatoes (1100 grams) and 1 sliced medium onion (150 grams) to the remaining marinade, stirring to coat thoroughly. Pour vegetable mixture over pork. Cook as directed.
Pro Tip
Be sure to purchase a pork loin and not a pork tenderloin (a much smaller and more tender cut of meat). Pork loin holds up well in this recipe’s long cook time.
