Pesto Pork Roulade

Name: Pesto Pork Roulade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2.5 lb pork loin, cut into two pieces; 2 oz (8 slices) prosciutto; 1/2 cup pesto; 1 tbsp Urban Slicer Mojo White Seasoning; 2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning; 1 lb Rummo Bucatini Pasta; Basil, chiffonade; Parmesan, grated; 2 cans (6 cups) Ciao San Marzano Tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled; 4 tsp Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning

Nov 13, 2024 • Tom Jackson

For an impressive, Italian-inspired feast, try this Pesto Pork Roulade with a rich, creamy tomato pasta. Start with two pork loins, butterflied, tenderized, and ready to be transformed. Smother each piece in fragrant pesto, then drape with slices of delicate prosciutto. Roll them up tight, secure with twine, and season with a hint of Italian flair—Urban Slicer Mojo White and Cattleman’s Grill Italiano. Fire up your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet grill, and let the roulades roast slowly at 375ºF until they reach a juicy, perfect 135ºF inside. Meanwhile, blend San Marzano tomatoes with heavy cream, garlic, and Italian herbs into a velvety sauce that simmers down to luxurious richness. After letting the roulades rest, boil up some bucatini, toss it generously in the tomato sauce, and plate it with thin, savory slices of the roulade. Top it off with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an irresistible finish.

Pesto Pork Roulade

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

Italian

Servings

16

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Calories

314

Wow your holiday guests with a festive twist on classic Italian flavors! This Pesto Pork Roulade, wrapped with savory prosciutto and roasted to juicy perfection, brings comfort and cheer to the table. Paired with a creamy tomato sauce and twirl-worthy bucatini, it’s a merry masterpiece topped with fresh basil and Parmesan—a holiday feast no one will forget!

Ingredients

2.5 lb pork loin, cut into two pieces
2 oz (8 slices) prosciutto
1/2 cup pesto
1 tbsp Urban Slicer Mojo White Seasoning
2 tbsp Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning
1 lb Rummo Bucatini Pasta
Basil, chiffonade
Parmesan, grated

For the sauce:

2 cans (6 cups) Ciao San Marzano Tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled
4 tsp Cattleman’s Grill Italiano Seasoning

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Directions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet grill to 375ºF set up for indirect grilling.
Butterfly the pork loin pieces open. Pound even with a meat tenderizer.
Spread each flattened piece of pork with one quarter cup pesto, season with Pizza White Mojo.
Top with slices of prosciutto.
Roll the pork into a cylinder and season with Italiano seasoning.
Tie with kitchen twine to hold the shape.
Roast on the grill until the internal temperature reaches 135ºF, about 75-90 minutes.
While the pork cooks, prepare the sauce. Combine the tomatoes, cream, garlic and Italiano in the blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a skillet and reduce to desired consistency.
Remove the pork from the grill and wrap in foil to rest for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a pot of water for the pasta. Cook the pasta until tender. Coat the pasta with the tomato sauce and toss to incorporate.
Slice the pork loin roulade into thin pieces. Serve over the pasta, topped with basil and parmesan.

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

The roulade method of cooking meat involves flattening a piece of meat, spreading it with a flavorful filling, rolling it tightly into a spiral shape, and securing it with kitchen twine. This technique is popular because it allows flavors from the filling—like herbs, cheeses, and cured meats—to permeate the meat from the inside out, creating a tender, juicy, and visually striking dish when sliced. Typically, the meat is pounded to an even thickness before adding the filling, ensuring it cooks uniformly. The roulade can be roasted, grilled, or even smoked on a YS640 with the outer layer developing a rich crust while the inside remains moist and flavorful. When cut into cross-sections, a roulade reveals a beautiful swirl pattern, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any meal.