Grilling Pork Loin Roast is Easy as 1-2-3!

My Grilled Pork Loin Roast

Grilling pork loin roast really isn't hard at all. In fact, cooking one until it's dry-to-death or juicy and tender requires nearly the same amount of effort. The end result is, for the most part, determined by cooking time and temperature. But those two factors are only part of the equation.

The real secret to grilling pork loin roast is (drum roll please): Brining.

Actually, the benefits of brining are no secret at all. Brining adds moisture and flavor to your meats and is excellent for lean cuts like pork loin roast. This fact has not gone unnoticed by the producers of pork.

The National Pork Board states that most consumer pork cuts are, on average,"16 percent leaner than 20 years ago and contain 27 percent less saturated fat". Of course, this is a good thing. However, the downside is that there is some loss of the flavor and moisture that fat provides.

To compensate, pork producers are supplying consumers with pork that has been "enhanced" with a solution that includes water and salt. This process delivers a result very similar to brining.

Sometimes additional flavorings and spices are used for enhancing meat. Corned beef brisket is just one example.

Now obviously, purchasing enhanced meat is a matter of choice. However, when selection is limited, enhanced meats are a viable option, especially for grilling pork loin roast.

Since the intent of this website is to provide you with easy BBQ recipes, I'm going to start with a recipe featuring an enhanced pork loin roast, as these are readily available in many supermarkets and very easy to prepare.

What you'll need:

1. 2-4 pound enhanced pork loin roast
2. 6 garlic cloves
3. 2 tablespoons oil
4. BBQ rub*
5. Mesquite or Apple wood chunks (2-3 large chunks)
6. Charcoal
7. Large plastic storage bags

*Note: The type of BBQ rub you use for grilling pork loin roast, at least in this case, will depend on the sodium content of the roast. Simply check the nutrition label. Some brands of enhanced pork loin roast have as much as 220 mg of sodium per serving, while others contain significantly less. If you choose a roast that already has enough salt, use my low sodium BBQ rub to add flavor without the salt. The point is: pay attention to the sodium content when choosing a BBQ rub for grilling pork loin roast that has been enhanced.

Preparing Pork Loin Roast

Half of a pork loin roast with garlic inserted

Step 1: Peel and cut garlic cloves in half, length-wise.

Step 2: Remove roast from package, rinse well and pat dry.

Step 3: Cut slits in roast that are about 1/2-inch long and 1-inch deep. Insert garlic inside slits (see/enlarge picture to the right).

Step 4: Rub roast with oil, apply BBQ rub, and refrigerate overnight in plastic storage bag.

Grilling Pork Loin Roast

Now it's time for the fun part - grilling your roast.

First, take the roast from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare your grill for indirect grilling over medium high heat (400F). Indirect grilling just means placing your coals on one side of your grill and your meat on the opposite side. Or you can bank your coals against both the left and right sides of your grill, while placing your meat in the center.

Once your grill preheats to 400F, place your roast on the grill and sear it over the hot coals for a few minutes on each side. Then move the roast away from the direct heat of the coals to finish cooking.

At this point, add a chunk of the wood to the coals and close the grill. Add a wood chunk to the coals every 15 minutes.

For grilling pork loin roast, the rule of thumb is cook 20 minutes per pound. So you'll cook the roast for 45-60 minutes. Once the roast reaches an internal temperature of 145F, remove it from the grill - it's done. Cover it and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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