PORK LOIN RUB FOR GRILLING RECIPES

Steps:

• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced by half, 20 to 30 minutes; adjust heat to low and continue to cook down to 2 tablespoons. Cool completely.
• In a food processor combine salt, thyme leaves, lemon zest and wine reduction. Pulse 2 or 3 times. Add sugar and pulse again until mixture has the consistency of damp sand. If your mixture is moister, spread it evenly on a sheet pan and leave it out on the counter for several hours or overnight.
• Place pork in a baking pan. Spread about 1/2 cup of the salt rub all over the pork (reserve remaining rub for another use; it will keep for a month in the fridge). Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Light the grill for high-heat indirect cooking, piling charcoal on one side of the grill and leaving other side unlighted. (For gas grills, turn on the heat on one side of the grill only.) Spread a piece of foil or place a disposable metal roasting pan underneath grill on the unlighted side to catch any drips. Place pork on the grill over the foil. Cover grill and cook, turning every half hour until meat reaches 140 degrees, from 1 hour to 90 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except tenderloins.
• Rub the tenderloins with the seasoning mix and coat evenly.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours for stronger flavor.
• Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat or use indirect heat method.
• Grill for 30 to 35 minutes or until pork registers 160 degrees with meat thermometer, turning occasionally.
• Remove from grill and cover with aluminum foil.
• Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices.