PEANUT SMOKED PORK LOIN WITH PEANUT BUTTER BBQ SAUCE AND CARROT AND PICKLED ONION SALAD

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Peanut Smoked Pork Loin with Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce and Carrot and Pickled Onion Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups peanut shells, from roasted peanuts
2 pork loins, trimmed, about 1/2 pounds each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steak seasoning (recommended: Montreal) or other quality steak seasoning
Carrot pickled onion salad, recipe follows
2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons ancho chili powder
4 tablespoons prepared barbecue sauce
3 ounces bourbon
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 carrots, peeled and julienned
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill. Soak the peanut shells in water for 45 minutes.
  • Season the pork well with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. Smoke the pork on the grill for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer the pork to a roasting pan, drain the peanuts and add them to the pan. Roast the pork in the oven until it reaches 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board.
  • Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a large saucepot and bring it to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer for at least 1 hour. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Slice the pork and arrange it on a serving platter. Spoon the warm BBQ sauce over the top and serve with the Carrot and Pickled Onion Salad.
  • Put the red onions in a shallow baking pan. In a saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the hot liquid over the onions and cover immediately. Let sit covered for at least 1 hour. Strain the onions and reserve.
  • To assemble the salad: In a medium-sized serving bowl, combine the carrots, parsley, peanuts, orange zest and juice, peanut oil and pickled onions and toss to combine well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Ethel Maphosa
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


The Rock
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The peanut butter BBQ sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


cliff goble
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This dish was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. Other than that, the pork was cooked well and the salad was refreshing.


Rachel Moloney
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The peanut butter BBQ sauce was amazing and the pork was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rahman Mallah
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce. Otherwise, the pork was cooked well and the salad was refreshing.


Indominus SS
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate seconds. The pork was cooked perfectly and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was delicious.


Ming-Lee Mavundla
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Wow! This recipe is a keeper. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I served it with the carrot and pickled onion salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Olusegun Lawal
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more spice to the peanut butter BBQ sauce. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.


Raja Jawad rajpoot
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I'm not usually a fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was so flavorful and the pork was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Riyazj
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the smoky pork, creamy peanut butter sauce, and tangy carrot and pickled onion salad was divine. My guests couldn't stop raving about it.