HONEY GRILLED PORK LOIN

SERVES: 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1 C                Beer or ginger ale

1/2 C            Honey

1/2 C            Dijon mustard

1/4 C            Canola oil

2 TBSP        Onion powder

1-1/2 tsp.     Rosemary leaves – snipped into small pieces

1 tsp.            Garlic powder

1 tsp.            Salt

1/4 tsp.        Fresh ground black pepper

1 – 3lb        Rolled and tied boneless pork loin roast

       

DIRECTIONS:

Combine first 9 ingredients in a large ZipLoc bag and massage to blend ingredients.  Pierce roast on all sides with a fork and place in bag.  Massage to cover roast.  Refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally.

Remove roast and drain, reserving marinade.  Grill over indirect heat for about 2 hours, basting occasionally.  Cook to an internal temp of 160°.  Remove and let ‘rest’ for 15-20 minutes before serving.

NOTE:  use a few sprigs of rosemary bound with floss as a disposable basting brush