GRILLED BRINED PORK LOIN

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This pork is infused with citrus flavor two ways. Orange zest is included in the marinade, and fresh orange juice brightens the final dish. Brining boosts the juiciness of a lean meat, such as pork loin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
4 cups ice
1 bay leaf
1 small bunch thyme
1/2 orange, zest removed in strips and fruit reserved for garnish
12 whole peppercorns, plus freshly ground pepper
1 boneless pork loin (2 pounds)
Coarse grain mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Prep:Bring water, sugar, and salt to a simmer in a large pot, stirring to dissolve. Remove from heat. Add ice, bay leaf, thyme, orange zest, and peppercorns, and let cool completely. Place pork in a nonreactive dish, and completely cover with brine. Refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 8 hours. Remove pork from brine, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill:Heat grill to medium. Grill pork, covered with vent open, turning every 6 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 125 degrees, about 32 minutes. (Pork will continue to cook to proper doneness as it rests.) Transfer pork to a cutting board, and let rest 15 minutes. Slice pork, and squeeze orange over slices. Serve with mustard.

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