Kid friendly pork loin

[Kloogee]

I have an 8 yr old that is super excited about cooking. When we went to Costco the other day he picked out a big ol' pork loin that he wants to cook.

It is probably big enough to use some of it for chops and some of it as a loin roast.

Any recommendations for what I can help him do with it that he will also like to eat? He really wants to do some sort of a marinade.

 

[Bill-Chicago]

Cut an "x" into it through the middle length wise.

Take a slightly frozen sausage (something mild he would like, like a bratwurst) and shove it through the middle.

Smoke like a normal pork loin.

Then he'll get a kick out of his creation once you slice it and each piece has a "bullseye" in the middle surrounded by a smoke ring.

He hopefully will gobble it up!

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

A couple things come to mind;
- Onion soup mix is great as an after 'plated' juice to pour (drizzle) on.
- Cut some medallions out, wrap them in bacon and grill them.
- As far as a marinade goes, some olive oil, ground rosemary, salt, and pepper is easy and has good flavor.

 

[Teleking]

Brine in lemonade concentrate, minced garlic, fresh basil, and a little evoo.

 

[Bob in St. Louis]

^^^ That's a good one too. But I was worried the concentrate would be too "rich", so I only marinated a couple hours.

 

[arclite]

You could make a bunch of Satay to grill from the lean end of the loin.

 

[Teleking]

^^^ That's a good one too. But I was worried the concentrate would be too "rich", so I only marinated a couple hours.

It can be really strong if left to long. You can cut the time or dilute it as needed. Also good for chicken and fish.

 

[jamus34]

Bake or grill it...make some candied apples once it's almost done.

Take off, let rest, cut into 1/2 inch slices and top with candied apples.

 

[cheez59]

Brine in lemonade concentrate, minced garlic, fresh basil, and a little evoo.

How long would you let the loin ride in this mixture? I'm going to try it but don't want to overpower the pork.

 

[Teleking]

How long would you let the loin ride in this mixture? I'm going to try it but don't want to overpower the pork.

I'd start at 3 to 4 hours for thick cut chops or a small roast. I go overnight but like the lemon flavor. You need FRESH basil for this and it's good. Adjust timing from there. Let us know how you like it.

 

[Teleking]

How long would you let the loin ride in this mixture? I'm going to try it but don't want to overpower the pork.

I'd start at 3 to 4 hours for thick cut chops or a small roast. I go overnight but like the lemon flavor. You need FRESH basil for this and it's good. Adjust timing from there. Let us know how you like it.

 

[thull]

I like using my normal pork rub and mustard, then wrapping and holding overnight before cooking. I cook a little hotter than I would for butts and do it to 145F internal. My rub has celery seed in it, and I'm not sure if it's that (nitrates) or something else, but the loin gets a great crust and hammy color throughout.