Apple Brandy Grilled Pork Loin By Emeril Food

APPLE-BRANDY GRILLED PORK LOIN BY EMERIL

Steps:

• To make the marinade, in a bowl, combine the apple juice, brandy, brown sugar, mustard, oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 12 teaspoon of the pepper, the cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne and whisk well to combine and dissolve the sugar.
• Place the loin in a large re-sealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Seal and place in a large baking dish. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Preheat a grill to medium-low heat (230 degrees to 250 degrees F).
• Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry, discarding the marinade, and season on all sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence (see recipe below) and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Grill the pork with the grill lid closed, turning several times, until an instant-read
• thermometer registers an internal temperature of 145 degrees F when inserted into the thickest portion of the meat, about 45 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the meat.
• Remove the pork from the grill, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; Combine all ingredients thoroughly (Yield: 2/3 cup).

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRIED APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Generously season pork tenderloin with garlic salt and pepper.
• Cook pork on the preheated grill, turning twice on each side, until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pork from grill and cover with aluminum foil; let rest for 5 minutes. Slice pork and place on a serving platter.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add apples. Cover skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Stir apples and sprinkle with sugar; reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and cook apples for 5 more minutes. Remove cover; cook and stir until apples are lightly browned, 2 to 3 more minutes. Spoon apples over sliced pork.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND BRANDY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together all marinade ingredients and pour over pork tenderloin.
• Refrigerate pork in marinade for no more than 24 hours.
• Discard marinade and grill pork until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
• When pork is almost done cooking, place apples slices on grill and grill approximately 4 minutes per side.
• Remove from apples and pork from grill, chop green apple slices into small pieces.
• While pork is grilling, prepare sauce: In a medium saucepan, sauté onions in butter.
• Add salt, pepper, apple juice concentrate, cream and brandy and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened.
• Add grilled, chopped green apple and continue to simmer a few more minutes.
• Slice grilled pork into ½ inch slices.
• Place on serving plate with red apple slices.
• Top with cream sauce.