04/23/2010

Grilled Leg of Pork

Barbecue Sauce , Grape Jelly , Pork

Ingredients

3 1/2 to 4 pounds leg of pork, fresh salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce 1/2 cup grape jelly 2 teaspoons chili powder

Servings: 8 – 12 Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes This fresh leg roast of pork is a great way to welcome the summer grilling season.

Directions

Prepare medium-hot banked fire in kettle-style grill. Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Grill over indirect heat, not directly over fire, in covered grill for 1 1/2 hours (about 20 minutes per pound).

Meanwhile, stir together barbecue sauce, jelly and chili powder. The last 30 minutes, start basting with sauce mixture every 5-10 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 150 degrees F. Remove roast from heat; let rest until temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes before slicing to serve

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