RECIPE
Fire up the smoker
from Metro Creative Connection for Easter dinner this year
For much of the country , Easter Sunday typically falls during a time of year when the weather outside is still pretty chilly . But this year Easter falls on the third Sunday in April , increasing the chances that temperatures will be more spring-like and less reminiscent of winter .
Warmer temperatures on Easter Sunday means hosts tasked with cooking Easter dinner might be able to expand their culinary horizons and avoid the stove . Though they might not have considered it before , hosts might want to fire up their smokers to give their families something delicious and different to dine on this Easter Sunday . If the weather takes an unexpected turn for the worse , electric smokers can typically be used indoors , but check the manufacturer ’ s instructions to confirm that .
Big meals are part and parcel for Easter Sunday , this recipe for “ Pork Loin Roast with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze ” from Karen Putman and Judith Fertig ’ s “ Championship BBQ Secrets for Real Smoked Food ” ( Robert Rose ) is a great way to take advantage of warmer Easter weather while still ensuring everyone has a full belly by the end of the meal .
Pork Loin Roast with Hot Pepper Jelly Glaze
Serves 4 to 6 1 boneless pork loin roast ( about 2 lbs .) 4 cups apple juice 1 / 2 cup Brown Sugar Rib Rub ( see below ) 1 cup hot pepper jelly
Additional apple juice for spraying
Brown Sugar Rib Rub Makes about 3½ cups 2 cups packed dark brown sugar or granulated maple sugar 1 / 2 cup fine kosher or sea salt 1 / 4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika 1 / 4 cup chili powder 1 / 4 cup ground lemon pepper 1 / 4 cup granulated garlic 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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