Stuffed pork leg with chestnuts & nuts

A recipe ideal for the Christmas table: juicy pork, aromatic stuffing and slow cooking that makes the house smell like the holidays. Ideal for family dinners and novice cooks who want a “wow” dish without the hassle.

Materials

For the pork

• 1 boneless pork leg, about 2.5–3 kg (opened for stuffing)
• 3–4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt & freshly ground pepper

For the filling

• 250 g boiled or roasted chestnuts
• 80 g coarsely chopped walnuts
• 60 g pine nuts
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 apple cut into small squares
• 80 g black raisins
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 3–4 tbsp olive oil
• 50 ml white wine
• Salt & pepper

For the baking tray

• 1 glass of white wine or broth
• 3–4 sprigs of rosemary
• 2–3 carrots and 1 onion, coarsely chopped

Implementation

1. Prepare the filling

• In a large frying pan, pour the olive oil and sauté the onion until soft.
• Add the apple, raisins, chestnuts, pine nuts, and walnuts.
• Add the cinnamon and nutmeg, mix well.
• You put out with the wine and let it evaporate.
• Season with salt and pepper and let the filling cool slightly.

2. Prepare the pork

• Lay the pork leg open on a cutting board.
• Rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt & pepper.
• Spread the filling in the center and roll it up.
• Tie tightly with kitchen string so it holds its shape while baking.

3. Baking

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Place the chopped vegetables, rosemary sprigs, and wine/broth in the pan.
• Place the stuffed leg on top of the vegetables.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 1 hour, until golden brown and has a nice crust.
• Let it "rest" for 10–15 minutes before cutting it into slices.

Serving

It fits perfectly with:

• baby potatoes in the oven,
• sweet potato puree,
• cabbage-carrot salad with orange dressing,
• or simply with the vegetables from the pan and the roast sauce.
  
  
  

Enjoy your meal!