New to smoking

bwelch77 · Dec 11, 2011

Hey, I just got a Mastbuilt electric smoker today. I am responsible for making a 10lb pork loin next weekend for our family Christmas. I was wondering if I need to do anything to season my smoker before using it for the 1st time? Also, I would be open to any suggestions for rubs, or marinades as well... I would consider myself a great griller, but I am excited to start smoking meat. I am just nervous that I have to grill for Christmas on my 1st smoking experience. Thanks ahead for any and all advice!

tdwester · Dec 11, 2011

To season the smoker Run the smoker for 3 hours at the highest temp. During the last hour put in a cup of wood chips. Simple as that.

fpnmf · Dec 11, 2011

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JckDanls 07 · Dec 11, 2011

First off... welcome to SMF.. please stop over to Roll Call and introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your equipment...

For a Pork Loin... I would brine it for at least 24 hrs as Loins and tenderloins are very lean and susceptible to drying out... Take the IT (internal temp) up to 145`-150` ... Keep your smoker humming along at 225` and you'll have it licked... GL

spg1 · Dec 11, 2011

I believe mine came with a piece of paper basically saying what TDwester said. Run it for a few hours and throw some chips in. You will find that this site has tons of information on just about everything you will need to know. I have found quite a few recipes that have turned out very well.

Enjoy your new toy!

bwelch77 · Dec 11, 2011

Thanks to everyone for the tips, I am excited to start.. I will lean on the advice of you seasoned smoking veterans for help.....

SmokinAl · Dec 12, 2011

Welcome to SMF.

Pork loin is pretty easy. I like to butterfly & stuff them, then wrap them in bacon. Whatever you do don't overcook it. They only need to get to 145 internal meat temp to be done.

mballi3011 · Dec 12, 2011

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bwelch77 · Dec 13, 2011

@smokinAl, that sounds amazing stuffing the loin and bacon wrapping it.... Any suggestions from everyone on how hot to keep the smoker temp while smoking the loin? And how long I can expect it to take? I am actually going to cut the loin in half and try 2 different marinades..... So I wasn't sure if having two 5lb loins would make a difference in the smoking temp and cook time... I would also be open to any and all great marinade/rub ideas as well.... Thanks again for everyone's help!

JckDanls 07 · Dec 13, 2011

If your going to cut it in half, i would then brine one and just marinade the other and then you can see for yourself which one you like better for future references.. As far as temps go, 225` is what you want to smoke them with... Take them to an IT (Internal temp) of 150`... We go by the IT for cooking and not time but they usually take 2-3 hrs... hope this helps

sprky · Dec 13, 2011

to SMF. There is a huge wealth of knowledge here, and folks are eager to help any way they can.

I suggest you take the 5 day e-course on smoking http://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-basics-ecourse.html.

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bwelch77 · Dec 17, 2011

Well here we go!.... My first smoking adventure is about to begin.. I have my smoker at about 225, and time to wait...

tjohnson · Dec 17, 2011

Looks like you're off to a GREAT start

Todd

bwelch77 · Dec 17, 2011

2 Hours in, meat IT is about 111 degrees right now... Smoker is running at 200 degrees. Anyone think I should be doing anything different right now?

chef jimmyj · Dec 17, 2011

So far so good the smaller one will be done before the bottom one. You may wish to take them to 135*F then go into a 450*F oven to crisp the Bacon and finish the last 10* climb...JJ

SmokinAl · Dec 17, 2011

I would kick the temp up to 225-250. I think 200 is a little low.

tdwester · Dec 17, 2011

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