Cedar Planked Pork Loin Recipes

CEDAR PLANKED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Immerse cedar plank in a sink or large container of water. Place a heavy object on plank to keep it submerged. Allow plank to soak for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
• To prepare rub, combine paprika, oregano, sage, thyme, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and cayenne pepper. Spread rub over pork. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Remove plank from water and rinse. Place pork on plank.
• Place plank with pork on barbecue grid on natural gas barbecue. With lid down, cook pork over medium heat until a meat thermometer registers 160°F, about 1 1/2 hours. If using a triple burner natural gas barbecue, turn centre burner off for best results. Transfer pork to a platter and cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Do not reuse cedar plank for cooking.

CEDAR PLANK PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Start with an untreated cedar plank (14x7x1 in). Make sure the plank is untreated. Immerse the plank in water and soak for at least 4 hours. You may have to weigh it down with a can.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Using a brush, brush one side of the plank with oil. This will help prevent food from sticking to wood. Top the plank with meat, place on center of grill. Close the lid.
• Grill 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 150 degrees F.
• Check back occasionally to ensure plank doesn't flare up.
• You can brush with barbeque sauce during last 20 minutes of grilling time if desired.
• Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes until internal temp reaches 160 degrees F. Disgard plank.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLE CIDER GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. For the Cider Glaze: Combine and mix all ingredients together. Place into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Reduce to 1 cup glaze. Remove from heat and hold until needed.
• 2. ***NOTE**** If using the cedar plank, be sure to soak it in water for several hours before putting in oven!!!!******** Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 3. Clean any excess fat and all of the silverskin from the pork tenderloin. Baste the entire tenderloin with 1/2 cup of the cider glaze. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sage on the top side and place it on the plank (or lay in roasting pan with some chicken stock or water)
• 4. Place the plank (or pan) in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove the plank from the oven, turn the roast over and baste with the remaining cider glaze. Season with 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of sage. Place back in the oven and roast for another 25-40 minutes or until internal temperature of 150 degrees has been reached. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve!
• 5. I like to make a little extra glaze to drizzle over the meat when served or to add to the side for dipping (like an au jus).