VANILLA, CARDAMOM AND APPLE BRINED PORK LOIN

Vanilla, Cardamom and Apple Brined Pork Loin image

This recipe makes enough brine for a 4- to 6-pound boneless pork loin, or six 1 3/8- to 1 1/2-inch-thick center-cut pork loin chops, or 4 pork tenderloins, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds each. Directions shows optional cooking styles for different cuts of pork. Depending on method and cut of meat the brining and cooking times vary.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon cardamom
3 cups cold water
3 cups apple juice, chilled
2 lbs boneless pork loin

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, small crock or heavy-duty plastic container; stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Add cold water and apple juice, then chill completely in the refrigerator.
Add pork of choice(see note above in discription). Weight with a plate if necessary to keep the meat completely submerged.
Refrigerate 3 days for pork loin, 1 to 2 days for chops and 12 hours for tenderloin. Stir the brine each day and turn the pork occasionally.
ROAST -
In an uncovered, shallow pan at 350°F
Loin Roast, Bone-in or Boneless*
2-5 pounds for 20 per pound
Shoulder Roast (Butt)** 3-6 pounds for 30 per pound
Tenderloin (roast at 425-450° F) --.
20 - 30
GRILL - over direct heat
Chops, Bone-in or Boneless 3/4 inch 8-10 minutes
Thick Chop 1 1/2 inches 12-16 minutes.
Tenderloin 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. 15-25 minutes.
SAUTÉING - with a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat in an uncovered pan
Cutlets, Bone-in or Boneless 1/4 inch 3-4 minutes.
Chops, Bone-in or Boneless 3/4 inch 7-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1302.4, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 285.8, Sodium 28549.1, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 91.2, Protein 90.6