Orange Chipotle Pork Loin sounds more harder then it truly is, it's something easy that can be prepped in the morning and grilled outside in the evening. We enjoy it in the summer evenings sitting out on the deck with the fire pit going and a nice bottle of Pinot Noir. Pork Loins are very versatile and are fun to experiment with when it comes to seasonings and spices.
Orange Chipotle Pork Loin Recipe:
1 1/2-2 lb pork loin
1/2 c of orange juice
1 T of grated orange peel
2 T Chipotle Red pepper spice
1/4 c Brown Sugar
1/4 c Soy Sauce
1 T minced garlic
1 T Black Pepper
1 t salt
Place your pork loin in a Gallon size Ziploc Baggie with all the ingredients listed above and put it into the refrigerator to marinate for a couple hours and let the spices and seasoning marry. Get your outdoor grill nice and hot and place the pork loin on medium heat for about 10 - 15 mins a side (depending on the size of the loin) Let it rest on a cutting board for about 10 mins to let the juice flow through the meat and stay moist. Slice and serve. I served mine with garlic infused Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Sweet Bread (get the bread maker out or if you have time, the best is made by hand)
Garlic Infused Mashed Potatoes:
6 Baking Potatoes
1 T minced garlic
1/4 c butter
1/4 c milk
2 T shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 T bacon bits (store bought or crumbled leftover bacon)
Salt/Pepper to Taste
Boil your potatoes until softened, put them in a large mixing bowl with all the listed ingredients and beat until creamy, serve with your favorite homemade or store bought gravy. I served this with a homemade Thyme Mushroom gravy.
Enjoy!
