Sweet Tea-Cured Roast Pork Recipe

Name: Sweet Tea-Cured Roast Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 orange pekoe tea bags; 2 quarts of boiling water; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup kosher salt; 1 cup cider vinegar; 2 lemons, quartered; One 8-bone center rib roast of pork, trimmed of all visible fat (about 4 1/2 pounds); 3 tablespoons minced lemon zest; 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint leaves; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves; 5 lemon tea bags, opened

Servings: persons

16 orange pekoe tea bags
2 quarts of boiling water
2 cups sugar
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup cider vinegar
2 lemons, quartered
One 8-bone center rib roast of pork, trimmed of all visible fat (about 4 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons minced lemon zest
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
5 lemon tea bags, opened

1
Steep the orange pekoe tea bags in the boiling water until the tea is very strong, about 8 minutes.
2
Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar, salt and cider vinegar until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
3
Pour the tea into a large bowl, add the lemons and 2 quarts of ice water and let the tea cool completely.
4
Add the pork roast; it should be entirely submerged in the brine.
5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 days.
6
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
7
Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry.
8
Set the roast, meaty side up, on a rack in a roasting pan and generously coat with the sweet tea rub.
9
Let the roast stand at room temperature until it is no longer cold, about 1 hour.
10
Preheat the oven to 375.
11
Roast the pork in the lower third of the oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the roast registers 135.
12
Let the pork rest for 15 minutes.
13
Carve the roast by cutting between the bones.
14
Arrange the chops on a large platter and serve.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 orange pekoe tea bags, 2 quarts of boiling water, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Tea-Cured Roast Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Tea-Cured Roast Pork

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