- 1 [4 to 5-pound / 1.8 to 2.27-kg] boned pork loin*
- 1 teaspoon [5 mL] any mixed meat, vegetable... or popcorn enhancing spices
- 1 cup [250 mL] whole cranberry sauce
- 3/4 cup [190 mL] mild smoked barbecue sauce
- 3/4 cup [190 mL] apple cider
- 1 tablespoon [15 mL] cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] cold water
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- Preheat barbecue to medium intensity.
- Rub pork loin with mixed spices.
- Arrange hot charcoals all around an aluminum dish used to collect dripping meat juices.
- Transfer pork loin onto hot barbecue rack over the dish; close barbecue lid.
- Grill pork for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserte into the thickest part of the meat indicates 150°F [66°C].
- Remove meat from barbecue; cover with al foil and leave meat to rest for 15 minutes.
- Inside temperature should increase to 160°F [71°C].
- Meanwhile, for the glaze, mix together whole cranberry sauce, mild smoked barbecue sauce and apple cider into a small casserole.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and leave glaze to simmer slowly uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Dilute cornstarch in cold water before stirring it into hot glaze.
- Cook stirring until thick and just boiling.
- Leave glaze to cook for 2 minutes more before pouring it all over the meat with a spoon.
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