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.

Kolby Cameron
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Manuel Vasques
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me, but the pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again if I had more time.


Kasandra Denise
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Aajanas Hayat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork loin was cooked to perfection. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Md Selim mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Aggy Smiles
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me, but the pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again if I had more time.


Ivy Lexina chiumia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Daniel Ochoa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork loin was cooked to perfection. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Farok Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Sheeraz Samad
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me, but the pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again if I had more time.


Nasinza Sumaiyah
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Suno Ikhlaq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork loin was cooked to perfection. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Oscar Donzerah (OscartheDon)
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Joy Sheikh
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me, but the pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again if I had more time.


Mary Mshelia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Cielo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork loin was cooked to perfection. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Rita Urbansky
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out great. The peanut butter BBQ sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but I would definitely make this again.


Peter Connolly
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This recipe was amazing! The pork loin was so tender and juicy, and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Hayat Aisha Hafsa Sisters
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was tangy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


Afaq Ahmmad
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the peanut butter BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.