Apple & Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin Roll (video)

Name: Apple & Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin Roll (video)
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pound center cut pork loin; 5 slices smoked bacon (diced); 1 large shallot (diced); 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 6 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp brandy or cognac (optional); 1 small apple (peeled and finely diced); 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp sea salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped); 3 tbsp butter; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 10 whole garlic cloves; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup pan drippings broth (strained); 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp EACH: garlic powder, smoked paprika; 2 tsp herbs de provence