Grilled Pork Medallions with Alabama White BBQ Sauce. Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a tangy, creamy twist on traditional barbecue sauce recipe. It's delicious on grilled chicken, pulled pork, fish, burgers, and Alabama White BBQ Sauce. This is my second post in my American Eats series where I'm cooking my way across America, one state at a time.
It should run and soak into the meat. Flavorful pulled pork combines with tangy white BBQ sauce for the perfect meal. For the BBQ Sauce: Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. You can have Grilled Pork Medallions with Alabama White BBQ Sauce using 19 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Grilled Pork Medallions with Alabama White BBQ Sauce
- You need of White BBQ Sauce.
- Prepare of ALABAMA WHITE BBQ SAUCE.
- You need 4 tbsp of apple cider vintage.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of corn syrup.
- It's 3 tsp of prepared horseradish.
- You need 2 tsp of lemon juice.
- You need 1/2 tsp of ground black pepper.
- Prepare 1 cup of mayonnaise.
- It's of PORK MEDALLION BRINE.
- It's of Brine.
- It's 2 cup of apple cider vinegar.
- It's 1 cup of kosher salt.
- Prepare 1 cup of brown sugar.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of whole black peppercorns.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of dry mustard.
- Prepare 4 cup of cold water.
- You need of Ingredients.
- You need 1 (5 lb.) of pork loin, cut into medallions.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of peanut oil.
For the chicken: Preheat half of the grill to medium-high heat and the other half to low heat. This traditional Alabama white barbecue sauce is unlike any other barbecue sauce you might be familiar with. First of all, it's white, rather than red Brush lightly over chicken, turkey, or pork during the last few minutes of grilling. Since this sauce also is great as a dipping sauce to serve at the table.
Grilled Pork Medallions with Alabama White BBQ Sauce instructions
- Add all of the Alabama white BBQ sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator over night, allowing the flavors to mingle..
- Next you will make the brine. In a medium sauce pan, heat the 2 cups of cider vinegar. Add the salt and brown sugar. Occasionally stirring, let it come to a boil. Remove from heat. Try not to breath any of the stream that is generated. I guarantee it will knock you back..
- Add the mustard powder and black peppercorns to the hot brine. Stir to mix. You may notice that some of the sugar and salt did not completely dissolve. That's ok. Let the brine sit for 20 minutes for the flavors to develop..
- Transfer the hot brine to a large plastic container. Be sure to include any undissolved salt and brown sugar. Add 1 quart of cold water to help the brine cool down. I always throw in a couple of ice cubes add well..
- Once the brine has cooled, cut the pork loin into 1 inch thick medallions and add to the brine. Be sure to trim any silver skin or excess fat. Place a small bowl or plate on top of medallions to keep them submerged. Place container in the fridge for 2-4 hours..
- Remove the medallions from the brine. Pat them dry with paper towels and set aside. There are 2 ways I cook this depending on the time of year. In the spring, summer, and fall, I grill them on a ripping hot grill to get good grill marks and then finish them in the oven. Since it is in the middle of winter, I am going to be using my trusty ole cast iron skillet..
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a paper towel or brush, apply a thin coat of peanut oil to the skillet. Turn the burner temperature as high as it will go and let the skillet get ripping hot..
- Sear the medallions on both sides, getting a nice brown crust. Place medallions in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes finish insides. (This part generates a lot of smoke so open the windows. The best way to do it is on the grill or with a cast iron skillet on a propane burner outside.).
- Let the pork medallions rest for 10 to 15 minutes in the covered baking dish. Serve with a generous helping of Alabama white bbq sauce on top..
Most folks like to serve Alabama white sauce with smoked or grilled chicken, but this versatile condiment can jazz up just about any piece of meat. Southern Living Test Kitchen Pro Ivy Odom likes to fry up turkey cutlets and serve them with Alabama white sauce on the side. Or simply use fewer pork chops and save the remaining sauce for grilled chicken, or sandwiches, or as a coating for grilled corn. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper, salt and garlic. Pour half of the sauce into a large zip-top bag and add the.