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February 08, 2023
Traditional holiday dinners are delicious, but sometimes you want a change of pace. My Pork Loin Roast is a frugal yet fancy alternative to turkey. This fabulous cut of meat is seasoned with my award-winning Beef Rub and topped with an orange-infused glaze. The flavors of this pork loin are perfect for winter holidays, but you can enjoy it all year.
Loin is a versatile cut you can cook on the pit or in your oven. Either way, you’ll have Thanksgiving dinner with a BBQ-style twist. This is a meal you’ll be proud to serve friends and family. Don’t be surprised when they put you in charge of the main dish every year!
My Pork Loin Roast is a deceivingly simple holiday recipe. Our total cook time was 1 hour and 5 minutes, just right for serving hungry guests. If you’ve never made a homemade glaze, you’re in for a treat. This easy DIY comes together within minutes and tastes so much better than store-bought varieties. A little effort goes a long way in the kitchen!
This fancy holiday feast requires less than ten ingredients. This time of year can be hectic, and no-fuss recipes are a lifesaver. You may already have some of these things in your pantry. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping list.
Here’s the main equipment I used for this cook. For more of my pitmaster must-haves, check out the equipment and tools section.
You can find a detailed procedure for this cook in the video and the recipe card at the bottom of this post. For now, enjoy a brief overview of how I pulled this pork loin roast together.
The pork loin roast came gorgeously caramelized and fragrant off the grill. It was juicy, tender, and infused with citrus notes. The natural flavor of the meat came through the seasonings. This main dish is simple yet fancy enough to grace any holiday table.
If you’re just feeding yourself, this roast is excellent on its own. However, holidays call for something extra. Try one of these crowd-pleasing side dishes. You’ll be the talk of the town!
I recommend serving this unconventional Thanksgiving main with traditional side dishes. Some of my favorites are my Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and Maple Butter Carrots. These delicious recipes are cooked on the pit and can be found in my Thanksgiving roundup.
If you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months. If freezing, your flavor should remain the same, but the texture of the glaze may be a little different.
Weber Kettle Grill ,Royal Oak Charcoal, paper towels, cutting board, high-temp silicone brush, metal tongs, charcoal basket holders, small cast-iron pot, instant-read meat thermometer, YETI Tundra 65 Hard Cooler , insulated gloves for handling meat.
Category
Holidays, Pork
Cook Time
1 hour
Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Sauce
Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub
1 tbsp of butter
5.5lb Pork Loin Roast
2/3 cup Heath Riles BBQ Sweet BBQ Sauce
1 tbsp of butter
2 tbsp Smucker's Orange Marmalade
Get your grill up to 375-400º.
Trim any excess fat on your pork loin roast.
Score the fat cap.
Spray Duck Fat Spray on your pork loin roast for a binder.
Season both sides with Heath Riles BBQ Beef Rub.
Place your pork loin roast fat side down on your grill. Place it in the middle between your charcoal baskets and do not let it cook over direct heat.
After 40 minutes, create your orange marmalade glaze in a small cast iron pot and place it on your grill for about 10 minutes to melt
After 50 minutes, our pork loin roast was hitting 130º internal so we started glazing. Baste it on both sides.
Once our pork loin roast was hitting 147º internal, we pulled it off and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.