Ginger ale brined roast pork loin
Try this roasted pork recipe with a special twist and surprise your guests! By using the ginger ale brine, it will help keep this lean cut of pork moist while cooking.
Pork
Ingredients
Ginger ale brined roast pork loin
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€0.33
For the brine:
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Brown sugar 180.0 g
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Salt 180.0 g
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Water cold 500.0 ml
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Garlic 20.0 g
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Cloves 1.0 g
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Loin of pork, skin removed 2.0 g
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Ginger Ale 1.0 l
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Black peppercorns 1.0 g
For the glaze:
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Maple syrup 30.0 ml
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Ginger Ale
Preparation
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For the brine:
- Place the salt, sugar, garlic, black pepper into a saucepan and add the water.
- Gently heat until the sugar has dissolved then remove from the heat and add the 800ml ginger ale.
- Allow to cool then pour over the pork and leave for 6-12 hours.
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To cook:
- Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry.
- Place on to a roasting tray and roast at 190°C for 70-80 min.
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For the glaze:
- Pour the remaining ginger ale (200ml) into a saucepan and reduce by half then mix in the maple syrup then remove from the heat.
- Brush the glaze over the top of the pork and allow to rest before carving.
