Asian inspired BBQ

I don't think "J" planned for this past Monday meal to be themed off of an Asian inspired BBQ, but boy was it.  And boy was it rich in flavor!

The meal started with a Pork Sirloin Roast.  This was a first for me, and won't be a last!

The sirloin was rubbed with sage, garlic, salt and pepper.  Then, got a dose of chardonnay, before it cooked for 8 hours in the crockpot!  If you aren't a fan of crockpot cooking, become one!

The side-star of the evening started with these beauties.  Brussels sprouts.  If you aren't a fan of these, become one!  :)  They are SO good.  My favorite vegetable, indeed.

"J" did something with these I've never thought to do.  He shredded them!

Then he took some great grade bacon, with a little brown sugar on top, and baked it.

Until golden brown, and the brown sugar became caramelized.

He took the shredded Brussels sprouts, and cooked them down over the stove.

Macadamia nuts got a good roast on the stove.

Nice and brown. 

Then the bacon and nuts go in the cooked shredded sprouts.

A toss together.

And a toss of oil, vinegar and sugar.  

Makes the perfect Brussels sprout side dish salad!

The table was exceptionally beautiful tonight.  "J" brought in a gorgeous linen from his Rose Tree collection.  If you are looking to rent the best linens in town, he's your guy!

The sirloin out of the crockpot.  Cooked to perfection.

"J" then made a balsamic and brown sugar reduction, that went over the pork.

The meal, complete.  It was unbelievable.  I can't even, for once, fully tell you how delicious this was.  I cannot wait for him to make it again!  The pork was perfectly cooked, falling apart, and the balsamic reduction was amazing with flavor (definitely that great mix of Asian and BBQ).  The Brussels sprout "slaw" was a perfect added side dish. 

Done!

For dessert?  A simple pallet cleansing lemon sorbet. 

Until next time.....A la cuisine!