Brined Pork Tenderloin

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup salt (non iodized)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey (warmed)
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 ounces arugula leaves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pilsner beer
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 bay leaves
• 4 cups pale ale (cold)

Details

Adapted from gooseisland.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium sauce pan, heat the vinegar over low heat with the salt, sugar, honey, peppercorns, mustard powder, allspice, and bay leaves. Stir until incorporated and let sit for 20 minutes to cool and develop flavor.

2. Add the pale ale and pour into a 2 gallon plastic covered container or heavy duty 4 quart zip lock bag. Add the pork loin and chill for at least 2 hours but no more than

8.Cook tenderloin on the grill or in the oven until medium rare.