Pork Roulades with Grilled Apple and Pecan Dressing

1 cup diced bacon

2/3 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons minced shallots

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 whole apples, cored, sliced, grilled and diced (about 1 cup)

1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans

6 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Salt and black pepper

4 cups cubed day-old bread

Essence, recipe follows

2 cups chicken stock

1 rolled lean pork roast, unrolled and pounded flat between sheets of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thickness, about 4 to 5 pounds

2 cups mashed potatoes , hot

1 cup garlic reduction (veal based)

8 fried parsnip strips

1 tablespoon chopped chives.

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme