pork loin or no?

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

countryrocker212

Fire Starter
Original poster
Mar 11, 2010
31
10
Illinois
Well I made a pork shoulder on my uds the other day and it stalled for too long so I decided to pull it at 170. I've never sliced a shoulder before and it turned out great. My question is if I buy a whole loin from Sam's will it have the same texture and color as a tenderloin or would it turn the brownish color of a shoulder?
Thanks in advance
 
Ok sounds good...any ideas for slicing thin without the rub coming off. I'm thinking ditch the miracle blades and get a sharp knife possibly?
 
You can spend a day reading all the different posts on pork loin if you search the forum. The loin will stay white (with a wonderful bark and smoke ring). But, it is a very lean piece of meat and is cooked differently than a shoulder. More correctly, it has to be watched more closely to prevent drying out.

Any sharp knife will work well for cutting the loin. Some like using an electric knife. I used to use an Uncle Henry filet knife. Now, I have purchased a few knives on sale at my local restaurant supply house. They are high quality with indestructible nylon handles.

Caveman reffered to his loin smoke above. It looked excellent! Check it out here:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=91641

You can also look at the "pork-u-pine" thread in my signature line. Follow the cooking directions and exclude the hot link portion of the recipe. Doing it this way will ensure a moist cut of meat. It will also produce less bark (which is my preference for the cut).

We look forward to your attempt--complete with q-view.
icon_wink.gif
 
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Latest posts

Hot Threads

Clicky