Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons peppercorns
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 pounds pork loin
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
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Method

  • Combine all of the brine ingredients in a large container.
  • Add pork loin and let it brine in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Brown the butter in a small pan over low heat.
  • Combine the bourbon, honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat a grill to 450 degrees F.
  • Remove the pork loin from the brine and cut it, lengthwise, into quarters.
  • Grill the pork strips until the internal temperature reaches approximately 120 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch sections.
  • Reheat the browned butter over medium heat and add the pork.
  • Stir in the bourbon mixture and saute until the pork reaches 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork to a serving dish and serve.