Grill-roast a fresh leg of pork for something
different from the grill. Serve grilled pork in sandwich buns
with corn and black beans salad, macaroni salad, sliced tomatoes
in vinaigrette.
Grilled Leg
of Pork
- 1 (4-pound) boneless leg
of pork
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
- Prepare medium-hot banked
fire in covered kettle-style grill.
- Place pork over indirect
heat, cover grill and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until internal
temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, registers 150
to 155 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, for sauce,
in a small bowl combine chili sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard
and garlic; mix well.
- Brush pork frequently
with sauce during the last hour of grilling time.
- Let pork rest for 10 minutes
before slicing to serve.
Makes 8 to 12 servings.
Wine suggestion: Serve
with well-chilled beer or a chilled Chardonnay
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 390 calories
Protein 51 grams
Fat 19 grams
Sodium 120 milligrams
Cholesterol 165 milligrams
Saturated Fat 7 grams
Carbohydrates 1 grams
Fiber 0 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
