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Smoked Pork Loin
INGREDIENTS:
(3) Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
(2) Tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 Tablespoons grated orange zest
(1) Tablespoon grated lemon zest
(2) Tablespoons olive oil
(1) Tablespoon thawed, frozen orange juice concentrate
Coarse sea or kosher salt and freshly ground coarse pepper
(1) Bone-in pork loin roast, about 3 lbs.
(5) Large fresh rosemary sprigs, each 6 to 8 inches long
Makes 6 servings.
STEPS:
Follow grill planking instructions.
In a small dish, stir together the chopped rosemary, shallot,
orange and lemon zests, oil, orange juice concentrate, and
1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Smear the mixture
evenly over the pork loin. Place in a dish, cover, and refrigerate
for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 hours. Remove from the
refrigerator 30 minutes before smoking. Prepare a charcoal
or gas grill. Place the pork, bone side down, on the plank.
Cover the grill and smoke the pork, without turning, until
done to your liking, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours for medium (slightly
pink at the center and juicy). To test for doneness, insert
an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the
roast away from the done; it should register 150 degrees
F. The temperature will rise another 5 to 10 degrees F while
the meat is resting. Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes
before slicing. Cut into thick slices to serve.
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