Tennessee Pork Loin With Whiskey Brown Sugar And Mustard Recipe

How to Make Tennessee Pork Loin With Whiskey Brown Sugar And Mustard

1. **Nashville Sweet Sauce:**
2. Combine all Nashville Sweet sauce ingredients (see below) in a saucepan.
3. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful (8-10 minutes).
5. If not using immediately, cool completely, transfer to a clean glass jar, and refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving.
6. **Rub:**
7. In a bowl, combine all rub ingredients (see below).
8. Stir until well mixed. Store in an airtight container away from heat and light. This recipe uses 2 tablespoons.
9. **Pork Loin Preparation:**
10. Butterfly the pork loin: Using a sharp knife, cut the loin almost in half lengthwise, opening it like a book.
11. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of whiskey inside the loin and let marinate for 5 minutes.
12. Sprinkle one-third of the rub evenly over the inside of the loin.
13. Spread a thin layer of mustard evenly over the inside of the loin.
14. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the mustard.
15. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of whiskey over the brown sugar.
16. Fold the loin back together.
17. Sprinkle the remaining rub evenly over the outside of the loin.
18. Prepare butcher's twine: Cut four 12-inch pieces of butcher's twine. Lay them parallel, about 2 inches apart.
19. Wrap the loin with bacon: Place a bacon slice perpendicular across the center of the twine. Position the loin on top of the bacon, parallel to it. Top with another bacon slice, and press remaining bacon against the sides of the loin.
20. Tie the loin securely with the twine, holding the bacon in place.
21. Set aside.
22. **Whiskey Glaze:**
23. Combine glaze ingredients (see below) in a saucepan.
24. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until syrupy (4-6 minutes).
25. Set aside.
26. **Grilling:**
27. Prepare grill for indirect heat at medium temperature.
28. Place the pork loin on the grill grate over a drip pan, away from direct heat.
29. Cover the grill.
30. Cook for 1-1.5 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side registers 160°F (71°C).
31. Baste with glaze every 15 minutes, starting after 30 minutes of cooking.
32. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
33. Remove twine and bacon.
34. Slice crosswise, drizzle with remaining glaze, and serve with Nashville Sweet sauce.