AUTUMN PORK LOIN
Flavorful pork tenderloin with apples, pumpkin, shallots, and spices. Dinner for 8 in less than 60 min. Cook a perfectly moist pork tenderloin every time with the Pit Barrel®. Perfect for any autumn night with friends and family. Super quick and easy!
Author:
Britney Renbarger @pinktagboutique
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 large apples, cored and cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp pumpkin preserves
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 springs of fresh rosemary
- 1 small sprig of fresh sage
- 4 lb. pork loin
- 2 tsp. Beef & Game Pit Rub
DIRECTIONS
- Light your Pit Barrel® according to instructions.
- Remove the 4lb. pork loin from the package, rinse gently with cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and let rest until room temperature.
- Lightly coat all sides of each pork loin with olive oil, then season with Beef & Game Pit Rub.
- Insert one hook into the center of the thicker end of the pork loin and hang the pork loin from the rods in the Pit Barrel®. Remember to secure the lid.
- Grease a small roasting pan with olive oil. Arrange apples, pumpkin preserves, shallots, bay leaves, rosemary, and sage in a layer over bottom of the pan.
- Place pan in the Pit Barrel® on hinged grill grate the last 30 minutes of the cook. If you do not have a hinged grate, use the regular grate and place the pork loin in the pan on top of the apples, pumpkin etc.
- Cook approximately 35-45 minutes, then start checking the internal temperature in the center of the thickest part of the meat.
- Once you reach desired temperature, remove the pork loin and cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15-20 minutes. Slice into individual serving size portions, serve and enjoy!
RECIPE NOTE
Desired Temp: 145°
