Cedar Smoked Pork Loin

Ingredients

• 1 pork loin roast 3-3.5 lbs
• 1 untreated cedar plank
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 large can crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 green onions, finely sliced
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. Soak the plank in water for 4-24 hours.
2. Combine the sage, paprika, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub seasoning mixture on pork loin, place on plank, and let stand for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
3. Grill pork loin over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees - about an hour. Let rest 3-5 minutes before serving. 
4. Drain the pineapple and put in saucepan with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thick. Add onions and basil. Serve on top of pork.