Pork loin is a delight to cook on the grill. It’s quick cooking and packs a lot of juicy flavor. It’s also affordable. Look for a larger and fattier pork loin roast instead of the more common (and smaller) tenderloin.
2 tablespoons Homemade Chili Powder
(found in
Rubs & Pastes
)
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 (3-4-pound) pork loin roast, boneless
½ cup Smoky Sweet Plum Sauce
(found in
Top This
)
, divided
3 teaspoons chopped green onions, for serving
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In a small bowl, whisk together the Homemade Chili Powder, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper to make the rub. Set aside.
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Trim the roast as needed and tie with kitchen string to hold its shape.
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Season the entire roast with the rub and place the meat in a dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (350°F-400°F).
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Place the pork on the grill and cook for 16 minutes, turning once, to sear.
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Reduce heat to medium-low (300°F-325°F).
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Continue grilling the roast for 35-45 minutes, until a digital thermometer reaches 145°F.
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Brush the pork roast with half the Smoky Sweet Plum Sauce and
raise the grill temperature to medium-high again.
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Grill for 5 minutes with the lid closed until the sauce is hot and sticky.
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Remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle the meat with green onions and serve it with the remaining sauce.
You’ll sometimes find these long loins sliced into loin chops. If you’re ready to splurge, ask your butcher for a heritage breed like Berkshire, and you’ll get splurge-worthy flavor.