Apple Brandy Grilled Pork Loin By Emeril Recipes

Steps:

• To make the marinade, in a bowl, combine the apple juice, brandy, brown sugar, mustard, oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 12 teaspoon of the pepper, the cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne and whisk well to combine and dissolve the sugar.
• Place the loin in a large re-sealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Seal and place in a large baking dish. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Preheat a grill to medium-low heat (230 degrees to 250 degrees F).
• Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry, discarding the marinade, and season on all sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence (see recipe below) and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Grill the pork with the grill lid closed, turning several times, until an instant-read
• thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F when inserted into the thickest portion of the meat, about 45 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the meat.
• Remove the pork from the grill, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; Combine all ingredients thoroughly (Yield: 2/3 cup).

Steps:

• In a large zippered plastic bag, mix the first nine ingredients well, add loin. Seal bag and turn to coat meat. Refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare grill for indirect heat.
• Drain marinade.
• Grill loin over indirect heat for 1 1/2 hours or until meat reaches 160 degrees.
• Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• PREP THE NIGHT BEFORE: Combine the olive oil, garlic, orange juice, marjoram and orange zest in container. Add the tenderloins, cover, and refrigerate OVERNIGHT. NEXT DAY: Remove from the refrigerator and discard marinade. Wipe excess marinade from pork and season the tenderloins with the salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the vegetable oil, salt and pepper, then add tenderloins and cook, turning as needed, until well-marked on all sides and pork is just cooked through, about 21 minutes total. Slice each tenderloin crosswise into 18 to 20 slices about 1/4 inch thick.

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Generously season pork tenderloin with garlic salt and pepper.
• Cook pork on the preheated grill, turning twice on each side, until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pork from grill and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 5 minutes. Slice pork and place on a serving platter.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add apples. Cover skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Stir apples and sprinkle with sugar; reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and cook apples for 5 more minutes. Remove cover; cook and stir until apples are lightly browned, 2 to 3 more minutes. Spoon apples over sliced pork.