Anyone else trying to soak in the last little bit of summer? We love this pork because it has lots of fresh flavors and is a great way to use up those last overripe berries. The best part is, it can all be cooked from the grill, which means no heating up your house. Along with the potatoes, I usually grill some asparagus or green beans to round out the meal.
Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Pork Loin
Marinade:
6 oz fresh raspberries
1 lemon, sliced
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1-2 tbsp. adobo sauce
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1-2 lbs pork loin
Sauce:
6 oz fresh raspberries
1 tbsp. honey
1-2 tsp. adobo sauce
½ jalapeno, minced
2 cloves of garlic
Pinch of salt and pepper
Potatoes:
4-5 large russet or sweet potatoes
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
Instructions
In a gallon-size plastic bag, combine all marinade ingredients. Squeeze with hands until all raspberries are mashed. Add pork. Let sit for 4-6 hours.
Wash and dry potatoes. Leaving the skin on, cut the potatoes across the width in half-inch sections. Place in a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the top. Then sprinkle spices over the top. Stir thoroughly, set aside for the grill.
On a grill preheated to medium high heat, sear the both sides of the pork loin. Once the outside is golden brown, wrap pork in foil and lower heat to low. Leave on grill to cook for about 15-20 minutes more, turning it halfway through.
At this time, place potatoes on the grill. Turn at the same time you turn your pork, about 10 minutes per side.
Remove pork from the grill and check the temperature. It should be 155 degrees or greater. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Remove potatoes from the grill as well.
While meat is on the grill, prepare the sauce, sauté garlic and jalapeño until tender. Add raspberries and honey. Boil for 3-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper and adobo sauce. Cook another 2-3 minutes. Add more honey or adobo sauce to your preference. Serve immediately.
Notes
The adobo sauce comes from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, usually found near the other canned peppers or chilies in the grocery store. Also, chicken or salmon is a delicious substitute if you don’t like pork.
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