Pork Loin Mexicana

Name: Pork Loin Mexicana
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt or coarse sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 3½-pound to 4-pound boneless center-cut pork loin, with a pocket sliced lengthwise through the center; 2 ripe Roma or other plum tomatoes; 2 ripe Roma or other plum tomatoes; 1 small ripe banana, chopped; 1 fresh jalapeño, minced; 1 teaspoon ground red chile, preferably ancho or New Mexican chile, or chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground red chile, preferably ancho or New Mexican chile, or chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground red chile, preferably ancho or New Mexican chile, or chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground red chile, preferably ancho or New Mexican chile, or chili powder; 6 to 8 ounces uncooked Cha-Cha Chorizo or other chorizo or spicy sausage; 6 to 8 ounces uncooked Cha-Cha Chorizo or other chorizo or spicy sausage; 6 to 8 ounces uncooked Cha-Cha Chorizo or other chorizo or spicy sausage; 1 large egg; ½ medium onion, minced; 3 scallions, sliced; Juice of 2 oranges; ½ cup water; ½ cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Smoke & Spice

By Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison

Published 2014

About

In this succulent loin, tropical fruits combine with spice for a south-of-the-border flavor reminiscent of Veracruz. The preparation is a bit involved, but you’ll know it was worth it with every bite.

Ingredients

Sweet Sensation Rub

1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1

Americas
Mexico
Main course
Veracruz

Method

The night before you plan to barbecue, combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Massage the pork with the rub inside and out. Wrap the meat in a small plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
Before you begin to barbecue, prepare the salsa by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate it until needed.
Prepare the smoker for