Cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, apples, and chili powder season this delightful pork loin.

Cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, apples, and chili powder season this delightful pork loin. Invite the neighbors over for one last summer barbecue before it's too late. They will love the spicy stuffed pork and the fresh herb salad.

Your Menu: Serves 10 to 12

• Grilled Spiced Pork Loin
• Herb-Lover's Salad
• Watermelon wedges
• Ice cream sundae buffet
• Assorted carbonated sodas

Test Kitchen Tips:

Make the salad 2 times to have enough for 10 to 12.

To create a sundae buffet, put out a variety of ice cream sauces, such as hot fudge, caramel, and pineapple, assorted candies, and assorted chopped nuts alongside a variety of ice cream flavors.

Shopping List

For Pork

• 1 bottle maple or maple-flavored syrup
• 1-6-ounce package dried apples
• 1, 3- to 4-pound boneless pork loin (single loin)
• 1 jar apple jelly
• 1 watermelon
• 4 quarts desired-flavor ice creams
• 2 to 3 jars desired-flavor ice cream syrups
• 2 to 3 packages assorted candies
• 2 to 3 containers desired nuts
• 2, 12-packs assorted carbonated sodas

Pantry Items:

• honey
• ground cinnamon
• chili powder
• paprika
• salt
• ground black pepper
• olive oil
• white wine vinegar
• salt
• ground black pepper

For Salad

• 16 cups mesclun or torn mixed salad greens
• 1 package fresh tarragon
• 1 package fresh marjoram
• 1 package fresh chives
• 1 head garlic
• 1 package edible flowers (or use garden fresh edible flowers

Equipment Needed:

For Pork

• measuring cups and spoons
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoon
• long thin knife
• small bowl
• small saucepan
• charcoal or gas grill
• foil drip pan
• instant-read thermometer
• grilling brush
• ice cream scoops

For Salad

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife or garlic press
• kitchen scissors
• large bowl
• colander
• clean kitchen towel or salad spinner
• screw-top jar with lid

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