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Here's a great grilled pork entrée that will have you running back for more. "Grilled Pork Loin with Bacon and Apple Salsa" from Porter Creek Vineyards (Healdsburg, CA) combines an interesting mixture of bacon, onion, apples, potatoes and even butternut squash into a sweet, salty and tangy salsa that will wow you. Pair it with Porter Creek Pinot Noir and you'll have everything you need for a great outdoor grilling party!
Grilled Pork Loin with Bacon and Apple Salsa By Ray Tang, Presidio Social Club
Serves 4-8 - 8 Pieces Pork Loin cut 3/4 inch thick approx. 6oz ea
- 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
- 1 pinch red Chile flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Bacon and Apple Salsa, see recipe below
Marinade pork with 1 Tblsp of rosemary, pinch Chile flakes and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season pork thoroughly with salt & pepper. Grill to desired doneness (approx 4-5 minutes on each side). Serve over apple salsa with Porter Creek Pinot Noir.
Bacon and Apple Salsa Can be made up to 1 day in advance - 1 cup thick cut smoked bacon, cut into julienne
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 bunch green onions ,chopped
- 2 granny smith apples, peeled & diced
- 1 cup red potatoes, diced and boiled until tender (skin on)
- 1 cup butternut squash, diced
- 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
Heat skillet, add bacon and cook until crispy. Drain, cool, and reserve fat. Return bacon fat to skillet and heat. Add onions and saute until soft. Add butternut squash and cook until soft. Add rosemary and saute until fragrant. Remove from heat, set aside and then cool. Combine mustard, vinegar and olive oil in large mixing bowl. Add cooled onions, squash, potatoes, bacon, apples and green onions. Season with salt and black pepper.
About Porter Creek Pinot Noir "Fiona Hill Vineyard"
This meticulously planted, steep hillside vineyard is situated along Westside Road at the entrance of Porter Creek with an ideal southern face. Hard clay top soil with a fractured stone bedrock places continual stress on these Pinot vines, resulting in a very expressive, unique wine. The nose carries classic Russian River Valley aromas of wild berries and forest floor, a weighty mid-palate and long silky finish.
About Porter Creek
 Family owned and operated Porter Creek Vineyards is located adjacent to Porter Creek, a major tributary to the Russian river, The winery is in the most prestigious part of the Russian River Valley appellation. Porter Creek Vineyards focuses on organic, hillside-grown, vineyard designated wines of grape varietals from the Burgundy and Rhome. Porter Creek's wines are an expression of the true Russian River Valley terroir. They are highly nuanced wines of power and finesse with a purity and depth of character that is unmatched.
Porter Creek Vineyards 8735 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 95488 707-433-6321
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