The brine not only tenderizes the pork but gives it a subtle honey flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours, 00 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 center cut pork rib roast, about 6 pounds
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons, fresh cracked black pepper
- For Brine:
- 6 quarts cold water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 5-6 bay leaves, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Preparation:
In medium sauce pan, dissolve honey and sugar in 1 quart of water. Add to large pot with 5 quarts cold water and remaining brine ingredients. Let brine cool for 1-2 hours before adding pork roast. Brine roast for 6-8 hours. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Remove roast from brine and lightly pat dry. Coat with 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Place on grill and cook for 2 hours over indirect heat.
