Elijah Mclean'S American Cut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For pork
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon peppercorn
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1 (4 lb) canadian-style pork loin, cleaned and trimmed (see tester's note)
For apple kraut
1 lb fresh sauerkraut (refrigerated in plastic bags in supermarkets)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can applesauce
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation

To prepare pork: Combine hot water, salt, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, sugar, garlic and thyme in a resealable plastic bag; mix thoroughly. Slice pork into 1-inch thick medallions; place in bag with marinade. Seal bag; refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours (longer is better).
To prepare kraut: Combine sauerkraut, applesauce, caraway seeds, onion, sugar and vinegar in glass, nonstick or ceramic saucepan.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. (Do not overcook or kraut will become too dry.) Refrigerate for 24 hours.
For final preparation: Drain pork; discard marinade. Charbroil pork over medium heat to desired doneness (internal temperature at least 160 degrees). Cook kraut over medium heat until heated through. For each serving, make a bed of apple kraut on plate; place 2 grilled pork medallions on top.
Testers' note: If Canadian-style pork loin is not available, buy whole pork loin and use the center section only.