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Hey! I'm Maciek. I make easy meals that anyone can replicate at home. I’m not a professionally trained chef, just your average guy that likes to fire up the grill.
This braided pork loin is the perfect centerpiece for your next Holiday gathering! It’s a showstopper that not only looks pretty but tastes amazing! The seasoning is more present in this dish because of the braiding technique allowing more pieces to have flavor. The vinegar based BBQ sauce adds a punch of tanginess that brightens the dish.
How to braid pork loin
When removing the pork loin from the packaging, make sure to pat dry the entire piece of meat. This will help remove any access liquids from the package and also help the seasoning stick better.
Next, make sure to remove any silver skin off the loin. It does not cook well and will be tough to eat.
In order to make the braid, you need to separate the loin into 3 long pieces. Starting from one end, leave about 2 inches and slice down the pork loin making 3 equal sized strips.
Season the entire pork loin with Dad’s All Purpose rub. It brings out the sweetness of the pork and adds some flavor with the black pepper flakes..
To make the perfect braid, for those that have never braided before, separate the 3 strips leaving 1 in the middle. Next place the left strip over the middle, which now becomes the new middle strip and then the right strip over the new middle. Continue to repeat this sequence until you reach the end. To secure the braid, use a wooden skewer or toothpick and pin the ends together
Preheat the grill to 300 degrees and set for indirect heat. Place the braided pork onto the gates and cook for 1.5 hours depending on the size of the pork loin.
Close to the end of the cook at 130 degrees internal temperature, brush some vinegar based BBQ sauce over the pork and allow the glaze to penetrate the meat and caramelize on the outside.
Once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 140 degrees, remove from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Slice this tender and flavorful braided pork loin, pour some more sauce over the top and serve. Enjoy!
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