A Fall Feast With Ingrid Hoffmann

A native of Colombia and a resident of Miami, Ingrid Hoffmann's bringing a Latin flavor to the Food Network with her new show "Simply Delicioso!" She's taking a break from her busy schedule to share some of her innovative recipes for a delicious fall feast with "Good Morning America."

Ingrid Hoffman, the Food Network's latest hot chef, cooks with Sam Champion on "GMA."

(ABC News)

Coffee and Cola Pork Loin

For the pork loin:

1 cup warm water, plus 1 cup cold water
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) pork loin
1/4 cup ground coffee beans
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
3 whole star anise
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

For the sauce:

1/2 pound bacon, diced
2 cups demi-glace or 1 package demi-glace mix dissolved in 1 cup water OR gravy mix as a substitute
1 cup red wine
1 cup pineapple juice, from canned pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1 cup cola

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

For the pork loin:

Combine 1 cup of warm water with the vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, whisking until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Transfer to a large resealable gallon-sized plastic bag. Add 1 cup of cold water and the pork loin, seal, and refrigerate overnight.

Pulse the coffee, brown sugar, peppercorns, star anise and cinnamon stick in a coffee or spice grinder until they become a fine powder. Remove the pork loin from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Rub with the spice mix, transfer the pork to a baking sheet and set it aside at room temperature.

In a large skillet melt the butter with the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork loin and brown for 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and roast until the temperature reads 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 hour. Remove the roast from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

For the sauce:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove any excess fat from the pan and add the demi-glace, red wine, cola, pineapple juice and pineapple tidbits. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. Slice the pork loin and serve with the sauce on the side.

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann

Spicy, Smoky Cauliflower Mash

4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 large head)
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 to 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions:

Steam the cauliflower in a steamer insert set over boiling water, covered, until it is very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a blender and puree with the cheese, milk, sour cream and lime juice until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender jar as necessary. Add the adobo sauce and salt and pepper to taste, pulse a couple more times and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann