Best 7 Beer And Mustard Brined Pork Loin Recipes

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A pork loin prepared with a beer and mustard brine is a delectable dish that has a distinctive and flavorful taste. The distinctive flavor of the pork loin is created by the delicate balance of nutty and malty notes provided by the beer and the sharp pungency of the mustard used in the brine. This dish is widely appreciated for its versatility, allowing it to be roasted, grilled, or smoked, and can be served with an array of delectable sides. Whether you are an experienced chef looking to impress your dinner guests or a novice cook seeking a simple yet tantalizing recipe, this guide will provide you with all the necessary information and tips to create a mouthwatering beer and mustard brined pork loin.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH BEER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 (12ounce) bottles beer (not dark)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork loin, tied
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon and allspice and stir 1 minute. Add beer, mustard and honey and bring to boil (sauce will foam). Remove from heat. Puree in batches in blender until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Pour into baking dish. Add pork loin; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork from marinade; pat dry. Reserve marinade. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and brown on all sides. Transfer to baking sheet with rim. Roast in oven for 3/4 to 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 155 degrees F. Transfer pork to work surface; reserve any pan juices.
  • Combine pan juices and marinade in saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Mix butter and flour in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add to sauce and simmer until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut pork into slices. Pour sauce over.

BEER AND MUSTARD BRINED PORK LOIN



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Categories     Pork

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups warm water
1/4 cup each: packed dark brown sugar, coarse salt
1 tbl dry mustard
3 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
1 tsp each: black peppercorns, dried leaf thyme
5 bay leaves
1 bottle dark beer, chilled
1 boneless top loin pork roast, about 12 pounds

Steps:

  • Mix water, sugar, salt, mustard, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in cold beer. Add pork; cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Heat charcoal grill for indirect cooking or gas grill to medium (325), turning off burners in the center of the grill. Remove pork from brine; discard brine. Place pork on grill away from heat; cover. Cook until a thermometer inserted in center registers about 150 degrees on a meat thermometer, 35-40 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; tent loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.

SPICY BEER-BRINED ROTISSERIE PORK LOIN



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This is a wonderful recipe and one I have made many times on my rotisserie, the brine will force flavor and moisture into the pork resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth tender pork loin, if you are lucky enough to have an Showtime indoor rotisserie then use it for this recipe or if weather permits make it on your outdoor barbecue rotisserie --- plan ahead this needs to marinate for a minimum 8-24 hours (24 hours hours is even better) cooking time is only estimated.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 2h24m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
4 green onions, very finely chopped or 1 small yellow onion
1/3 cup prepared mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the pork loin roast in a heavy large plastic ziploc bag.
  • In a bowl whisk together beer, corn syrup, onions, mustard, chili powder, garlic and black pepper.
  • Pour the marinade over the pork.
  • Seal the bag tightly and turn to coat the meat.
  • Place the bag in a large bowl and place in the refrigerator for 8-24 hours.
  • When ready to cook prepare the rotisserie. Remove the roast from the marinade (reserving the marinade for basting) and bring to ALMOST room temperature before cooking (this is important!).
  • Place the pork on the spit then set over heat and baste every 10-15 minutes or the internal temperature reads 155-160°F.
  • Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Remove the roast from the spit and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 164.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4, Protein 23.1

CIDER-BRINED, MUSTARD-GLAZED PORK LOIN



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Try this fresh alternative to holiday ham for your next festive gathering or Sunday supper. With an apple cider brine and maple-mustard glaze, this pork loin has all the flavors of a classic ham wrapped in more a tender and juicy package. Start early-the brine takes 8-24 hours.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Easter     Pork     Mustard     Brine     Roast     Coriander     Dinner     Spring     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8-12

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the brine:
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
12 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
4 cups apple cider, divided
1 (5-pound) boneless pork loin (tied if desired)
For the pork:
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup country Dijon mustard
1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
2 cups apple cider

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.

BEER BRAISED PORK LOIN



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A delicious way to make an inexpensive cut of meat taste like a million bucks. Spoon sauce over pork to serve along with rice or potatoes.

Provided by Mark D. Wilder

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast
3 cups chopped onion
5 carrots, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
4 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil a heavy pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork in hot oil until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove roast from pot.
  • Drain all but about 3 tablespoons grease from pot. Cook and stir onion and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir beer, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and cloves into the onion mixture.
  • Return pork roast to the pot and cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer roast to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Remove bay leaf from vegetables.
  • Pour the beer and vegetable mixture from the Dutch oven into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the vegetables moving before leaving it on to puree until smooth.
  • Bring pureed sauce to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over pork roast to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 670.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SPICY BEER-BRINED PORK LOIN



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Make and share this Spicy Beer-Brined Pork Loin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs boneless pork loin
12 ounces amber ale
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, minced
1/3 cup prepared spicy mustard
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced

Steps:

  • Place pork in large zip lock bag. In medium bowl, stir together beer, corn syrup, onion, jalapeno, mustard, oil, chili powder, honey, garlic and rosemary; pour over pork, seal bag and toss gently to coat pork. Refrigerate 6-24 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium high. Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade for basting liquid.
  • Grill pork over indirect heat, away from fire, basting every 10 minutes with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reads 150-155 degrees F., about 45- minutes to 1 hour. Discard any remaining marinade; remove pork from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 160.3, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.6, Protein 22.9

BEER BRINED PORK CHOPS



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Tender full-flavored pork chops that are always a crowd pleaser. Great on the grill! Pat dry the meat before you put it on the grill for good grill marks. Also, use a meat thermometer to insure proper cooking.

Provided by Goodie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, cut into thick slices
8 (1-inch thick) center-cut pork chops

Steps:

  • Whisk the beer, wine vinegar, corn syrup, mustard, garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the onion and pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the pork chops and onions from the marinade and set aside on a platter. Drain the marinade through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the strained liquid. Spread the garlic mixture caught in the strainer over the pork chops. Wrap the onions in aluminum foil.
  • Cook the packet of onions and the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 964.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork loin is evenly brined, use a large container that can accommodate the pork loin and the brining solution. A brining bag can also be used for convenience.
  • For a more flavorful brine, add additional herbs and spices such as garlic, thyme, or rosemary. You can also use different types of beer or mustard to create unique flavor combinations.
  • Make sure the pork loin is completely submerged in the brining solution. If the pork loin is not fully submerged, it will not absorb the brine evenly and may result in uneven cooking.
  • Brine the pork loin for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours. Over-brining can result in the pork loin becoming too salty.
  • Before cooking, rinse the pork loin thoroughly under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels to ensure even cooking.
  • Roast the pork loin in a preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Allow the pork loin to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Beer and mustard brined pork loin is a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender meat and crispy skin, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. The brining process helps to enhance the flavor of the pork loin and keep it moist during cooking. Whether you choose to cook it in the oven, on the grill, or in a slow cooker, beer and mustard brined pork loin is a delicious and versatile dish that is sure to become a favorite.

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