Cedar-Smoked Pork Loin With Pineapple Salsa

Recipe Ingredients

1		Pork loin roast - (3 to 3 1/2 lbs)
1		Untreated cedar plank - (abt 4" by 12")
		Salsa
4 cups	584g / 20oz	Finely-diced pineapple
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Granulated sugar
1/4 cup	59ml	White wine vinegar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced jalapeño pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
4		Green onions, white part only - finely sliced
1/3 cup	48g / 1.7oz	Finely-chopped fresh basil
		Kosher salt - to taste
		The Rub
1 tablespoon	15ml	Finely-chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons	10ml	Paprika
2 teaspoons	10ml	Finely-chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon	5ml	Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Immerse the untreated cedar plank in water; place a weight on it to keep it submerged. Soak for 4 to 24 hours.

To make the Salsa: In a large saute pan combine the pineapple, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeño, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. (If there is still a lot of liquid left, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pineapple to a bowl and continue to cook the liquid over high heat for 5 minutes more, then pour the liquid over the pineapple.) Mix in the onions and basil. Season with salt, if desired.

To make The Rub: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.

Trim any excess fat from the pork loin. Spread the rub over the roast and place on the cedar plank. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.

Grill over Direct Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, about 1 hour. Carefully remove the roast and plank from the grill and loosely cover the roast with foil. Allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the pineapple salsa.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Wine Recommendation: To enhance the smoky sweet-and-sour flavors jumping off the grill, try a spicy, dry, full-bodied white; a Gewürztraminer from Alsace. It won't hurt the pineapple, either.

Beer Recommendation: From its fruity and nutty attack on the palate to its smoky, dry finish, Irish Red Ale is perfect for this dish.

Source:
Weber's Recipes at http://www.weber.com

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