Description
Tender pork loin marinated in brown ale and herbs, then grilled to perfection and topped with Parmesan. A Brazilian churrasco-style dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs (1 kg) pork loin
- 12 fl.oz (355 ml) brown ale beer
- 6 fl.oz (180 ml) olive oil
- 1-1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Enough grated Parmesan cheese to make you happy!
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
- Place mixture in a 1-gallon heavy-duty ziploc bag, remove air, and zip.
- Refrigerate the bag in a clean bowl for 2–8 hours, flipping at least once.
- Remove pork from bag with tongs and place on a baking sheet.
- Remove excess oregano from the pork to prevent bitterness.
- Reserve marinade to baste the pork while grilling.
- If not using a Brazilian barbecue skewer, place loin directly on the grill, monitoring cooking time and basting occasionally.
- If using a Brazilian barbecue skewer, skewer loin pieces lengthwise, ensuring they don’t exceed the grill diameter and leaving room for the handle.
- Before grilling, scrape any carbon from the grill surface to avoid flame-ups.
- Start the grill (charcoal or gas).
- For gas grills: Set to medium heat and close the lid to preheat.
- For charcoal grills: Light briquets and distribute evenly once fully heated and ashed over (about 30 minutes).
- Place skewers slightly away from the hottest part of the grill to prevent burning.
- Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip skewers and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Check if the loin is fully cooked (slice a piece open if needed).
- Sprinkle both sides with a good amount of fresh Parmesan cheese, which will semi-melt on the meat.
Notes
- For a deeper beer flavor, use a robust porter or stout instead of brown ale.
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Leftover pork loin can be shredded and used in tacos, salads, or sandwiches for a delicious meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 120 min
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80