Pork is the meat of young domesticated swine or pigs. Although it can be cooked in a variety of ways, barbecuing pork can add a smoky flavor, juicy texture and a caramelized crust to your meat. With a few adjustments to ingredients, method or location, you can barbecue your pork any time of the year, including the autumn months.
Step 1
Cut away any fat and the tough membrane over the pork, called silverskin, with kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Place the pork in a large bowl, baking dish or food storage bag.
Step 2
Whisk together a brine using flavorful ingredients such as salt water, honey, soy sauce, apple juice and oil. Pour the mixture into the bowl or bag containing the pork and marinate for about two hours in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Preheat your outdoor barbecue. If the weather is too cold to cook outside, consider using an indoor grill pan.
Step 4
Take your pork out of the marinade and pat it dry. Place the pork on the grill and turn every four minutes or so. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the meat is heated thoroughly.
Step 5
Allow the pork to rest for about 10 minutes on a cutting board before you carve and serve it.
Tips and Warnings
- To create a flavorful sauce to pour over the pork, consider placing the leftover marinade in a pan and adding seasonal ingredients such as apple slices. Simmer the sauce until it thickens, about 10 minutes, then spoon over the individual pork servings.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends that all pork products be cooked to a minimum temperature of 145 degrees F. This will help prevent exposure to dangerous bacteria such as salmonella.
Things You'll Need
- Kitchen shears or knife
- Large bowl, baking dish or food storage bag
- 1/2 cup salt water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup oil
- Barbecue or indoor grill pan
- Apple slices
- Meat thermometer
References
- U.S. Department of Agriculture; Food Safety and Inspection Service: Fresh Pork from Farm to Table; June 21, 2011
- Betty Crocker: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
- Food Network; Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin; Charlie Palmer; 2001
- U.S. Department of Agriculture; Food Safety and Inspection Service: Salmonella Questions and Answers; May 25, 2011
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