MAPLE-GLAZED PORK LOIN1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (colored part of rind) OPTIONAL GARNISHES: green grapes, red grapes, fresh Italian parsley Preheat barbecue that has cover. Arrange hot coals around drip pan. Rub pork with mixture of ginger and salt. In a small bowl, combine barbecue sauce, syrup and orange zest; set aside. Insert meat thermometer (not the instant-read type) in thickest part of meat. Place pork loin, fat side up, on grill rack over drip pan. Grill with lid down 2-21/2 hours or to 160 degrees on meat thermometer, basting frequently with barbecue-sauce mixture during the last hour of cooking, replenishing hardwood charcoal as needed. TO SERVE:Remove pork from barbecue and cut into thin slices. Garnish with red grapes, green grapes and parsley sprigs. Makes 12 servings Source: The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook
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