Stuffed Pork Loin and Onion Compote

Ingredients

• 3.5 lbs. 1.5 kg Quebec pork loin
• 4 tbsp. 60 ml olive oil
• ½ cup 125 ml crushed pecans
• ½ cup 125 ml green onions, chopped
• ½ cup 125 ml dried apricots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp, 15 ml dried oregano
• ½ cup 125 ml shredded sharp cheddar
• 8 - 12 slices Quebec bacon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Onion compote

• 4 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. 30 ml butter
• 4 tbsp. 60 ml whisky (optional)
• 2 tbsp. 30 ml soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only
• 4 tbsp. 60 ml maple syrup
• 1 cup 250 ml 35% cooking cream (optional, to make a sauce)
• Salt and freshly groundpepper, to taste