Half Pork Loin

[ddog27]

I bought a half pork loin at the grocery store last night. They were having a really good sale on them. After I got them home I realized I have never cooked a pork loin on the smoker. Can you cook them just like a pork butt? Any tips or recipes would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

[TexLaw]

A bunch of folks have posted recipes about stuffing them and smoking them. I'm sure they will chime in.

I like stuffing them, too, but I also like giving them a good rub and just putting them on to cook. TxBBQR is great for pork loins, but I also like a simple rub of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cracked black pepper. Many folks like to finish them with a TPJ glaze, and I can't see how you go wrong with that.

Because they are lean and tender, like chicken, you can cook pork loins at a higher temperature. You don't want to cook them too long, either. Most folks like to pull them somewhere between 140-160F. I like them around 145, while there is still some pink in the middle, but it really is a matter of personal choice.

You also can cut the loin into chops and grill.

Have fun!


TL

[Tailwagger]

Heres my .02

http://www.texasbbqrub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2443&highlight=stuffed+pork+loin

:D ya' can't go wrong with this one, done it a couple of times and is fantastic :!:

[Buster]

Gotta be the best meat around for the price. Bought one last week for 1.79lb. Cooked to 170-175°, which was higher than intended but was still plenty moist. No waste...pure meat.