Marinated Pork Loin
Marinated Pork Loin is perfect to throw on the grill or smoker for a flavorful and delicious meal. Coffee, brown sugar and spices are combined to tenderize and add amazing flavor to this smoked pork loin that can be made into sandwiches, tacos or stuffed potatoes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 699kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups brown sugar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 3 lb pork loin
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine coffee, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and chili flakes.
- Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Marinade can be made 2 days in advance and stored in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Reserve one cup of marinade for serving.
- Pour remaining cooled marinade over pork loin in a deep dish. Use a meat tenderizer or sharp knife to pierce pork loin all over.
- Place pork loin and marinade in a ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Prepare a grill fire with hickory or oak wood for smoke flavor to about 300°.
- Cook pork loin over indirect heat with the grill closed for 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches around 190°- 200°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes before shredding.
- Pour reserved marinade over shredded pork and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat in a covered skillet with a few tablespoons of water over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 945mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g