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pork loin with balsamic mustard rub

(16 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Adrienne Boswell
Glendale, CA

I made this for Memorial Day, and it disappeared. The meat is moist and melt-in-your-mouth tender. This roast does fine in a cast iron skillet browned on top of the stove and finished in the oven.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The grilling process for this pork loin enhances the flavors and gives the pork a delicious smokiness. Combining thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, and cumin for the rub adds flavor and infuses into the meat. Once grilled, this pork loin is savory and tangy and smells wonderful.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(16 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For pork loin with balsamic mustard rub

  • 2 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp
    Zatarains or other Creole mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 1/2 lb
    pork loin roast

How To Make pork loin with balsamic mustard rub

Test Kitchen Tips
We heated our gas grill to 350 degrees F and seared each side for 5 minutes. Then, turned off 2 burners, covered the pork loin in foil, and continued to cook until the pork reached 165F (about 30 minutes).
  • Vinegar, oil, and spices in a bowl.
    1
    Mix the vinegar, oil, mustard, and spices.
  • Rub spice mixture on the pork.
    2
    Preheat the grill. Rub the spice mixture all over the roast. Pour whatever is left on the roast and let it marinate for about 20 minutes or while the coals are getting hot.
  • Grill each side of the roast.
    3
    When the coals are hot, sear the roast on each side for about 5 minutes.
  • Cover and move the roast to indirect heat.
    4
    Then put in indirect heat. Cover and roast for about 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 F.
  • Grilled pork loin resting.
    5
    Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before cutting.
  • Roast Pork Loin With Balsamic Mustard Rub on a platter with thyme.
    6
    If you are going to be doing this indoors, then heat an iron skillet on the stovetop. Brown all sides of the roast. Then put it in the oven for the rest of the time, about 20 minutes.
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