Brined Pork With Cilantro Scented Cranberry Relish And Pureed Yams Recipes

BRINED PORK WITH CILANTRO SCENTED CRANBERRY RELISH AND PUREED YAMS

Steps:

• For the brine: Heat water, salt, sugar, maple syrup to a boil. Add thyme, bay leaves, juniper berries, allspice berries, carrot, onion, celery and black peppercorns. Remove mixture from the heat and allow to stand 1/2 hour. Add enough ice to the mixture to bring it to 1/2 gallon.
• Add the pork steaks and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove pork from brine and dry each steak with paper towels. Discard the remaining brine. Generously oil a clean, hot grill and grill the pork steaks until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 160 degrees. Remove from heat and allow to rest 5 minutes.
• For the Cranberry Relish: Place all ingredients in food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together forming the desired consistency. Refrigerate. (Can be made a day in advance).
• For the Pureed Yams: Bake the yams in a 375-degree oven, until they're very soft when squeezed. Remove from oven and allow to cool until they can be handled with ease, but are still warm. Remove the skins from the yams and place the pulp in a food processor adding the maple syrup, sherry and butter. Puree until very smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• For the vegetables: Wash chanterelles and saute with garlic, shallots, olive oil, white wine and salt and pepper. Cross-cut the sprouts remove outer leaves. Blanch until cooked through and refresh in an iced water bath.
• Cut in half, and fry cut side down in butter. Cook over high heat without shaking until caramel brown.
• To serve: Place a scoop of the pureed yams in the center of the plate and rest the pork loin steak at a slant. Scatter a few sprouts around the plate and lay the chanterelles between the sprouts. Garnish with sweet cicely (chervil) leaves. Place a spoon of the relish next to the pork. Enjoy!

GLAZED PORK LOIN WITH CILANTRO AND GARLIC

Steps:

• 1. Place the pepper flakes in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes to rehydrate the flakes. Combine all the brine ingredients in a blender, or in a large bowl using an immersion/stick blender. Stir in the pepper flakes and the soaking water.
• Place the loin in an extra-large resealable plastic bag, pour the brine over the top, squeeze out any excess air from the bag, and close. Roll the bag to evenly coat the meat. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or up to 12.
• 2. Preheat an indirect barbecue with a drip pan and fruitwood (preferably apple), a ceramic cooker with deflector plate and fruitwood (preferably apple), or a charcoal or gas grill with a box or packet of fruitwood (preferably apple) to 250°F.
• 3. Combine all of the seasoning blend ingredients.
• Place all of the glaze ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
• 4. Remove the loin from the brine and lightly pat dry with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the rub evenly on all sides.
• Using your hands or a brush, evenly, but lightly, coat the loin with canola oil.
• Insert a remove thermometer into the center of the meat.
• 5. Place the loin in the cooker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 135°F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• 6. Give the glaze a quick shake to reincorporate any ingredients that may have settled. Brush the loin with the glaze and return to the cooker until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 15 minutes. At this point the meat will be slightly pink in the center; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes for more well-done.
• 7. Pour about half of the remaining glaze on a cutting board and top with the loin. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• 8. Slice the meat into 1/4-inch slices. Dredge the slices in the glaze, adding additional as needed to coat the exposed sides. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper.

BASIC PORK BRINE

Steps:

• Mix water, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.

CIDER-BRINED, MUSTARD-GLAZED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Make the brine:
• Bring salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, thyme, bay leaves, 2 cups apple cider, and 2 cups water to a low boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 4 minutes. Transfer brine to a large bowl and add remaining 2 cups apple cider and 2 cups ice. Let cool to room temperature.
• Place pork and brine in a large resealable plastic bag; turn to coat. Seal and chill at least 8 hours.
• Roast the pork:
• Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
• Place rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 400°F.
• Season pork all over with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (including ends), 10-12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mustard, brown sugar, syrup, and thyme in a medium bowl.
• Pour apple cider into a large roasting pan or glass baking dish. Transfer pork, fat side up, to pan. Brush all over with mustard mixture. Roast pork, basting every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 140°F, 50-70 minutes.
• Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.
• Do Ahead
• Pork can be brined up to 24 hours ahead. Keep chilled in plastic bag.