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flavors of autumn barbecue pork

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Recipe by
Mary Shivers
@mshivers60
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With fall just around the corner, the barbecue sauce that covers this cider-brined pork is loaded with the flavors of the season. From pumpkin, to apple cider, to maple and brown sugar, these autumn-inspired ingredients are perfectly combined to add bold taste to this entrée. This recipe is proof that barbecue isn’t just for summer anymore!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For flavors of autumn barbecue pork

  • 5 lb
    pork loin roast
  • BRINE:
  • 3 c
    apple cider
  • 1/4 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced fresh garlic
  • 2 c
    ice cold water
  • 1 c
    ice cubes
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 c
    canned 100% pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 tsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper

How To Make flavors of autumn barbecue pork

  • 1
    Place pork in a large bowl.
  • 2
    In a 2-quart saucepan, bring cider, sugar, and salt to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and stir in garlic.
  • 3
    Stir in water and ice cubes until ice melts. Pour over pork. Place a plate on top of pork to keep it submerged. Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • 4
    Remove pork from liquid and discard.
  • 5
    Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 6
    Place pork in a medium roaster.
  • 7
    Stir all sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just until sauce begins to boil.
  • 8
    Pour half of sauce over pork. Cover and bake for 2- 2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of pork is 165-170 degrees when tested with a meat thermometer, basting every 30 minutes with remaining sauce.
  • 9
    Remove pork from roaster and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • 10
    To serve, arrange pork slices on platter and spoon remaining sauce from roaster over top. Garnish as desired. Serves 6.
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