FIRST COOL DAY, GOTTA FIRE UP THE LANG!

[SmokinAl]

Well the weather down here has been the hottest that I can remember and I've been in Fl since 1970.

So this morning when I got up & it was 52 degrees I knew I had to fire up the Lang.

I knew this was coming so a couple of days ago I thawed out a 3 lb. piece of pork loin.

I'm thinking pork loin Cordon Bleu. I put the loin in a brine with sugar, salt, & Montreal chicken seasoning yesterday for 24 hours.

I pulled it out this morning & here it is.

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I unrolled it with a boning knife & pounded it out to a consistent thickness.

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Next goes the Black Forest ham.

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Then the baby Swiss cheese.

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Then slivered jalapenos.

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Roll it up like a fattie.

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Then a bacon wrap, I'm not a big fan of the bacon weave.

It looks cool, but the bacon in the second layer never gets done, so I just wrap one layer around the loin.

Not as pretty, but the bacon gets done & crispy. 

Also I tied it up to keep it together & keep all the goodies inside.

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Then a dusting of your favorite rub.

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Ready to fire up the Lang. 

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Shes hot & ready, and into the smoker goes the loin.

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The Lang settled in around 280. 

It only took about 3 hours to get to 140, which is where I pulled it out of the smoker at.

I rested it on the counter for about 30 minutes, and the carryover cooking took it to 145.

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It was extremely juicy & tender.

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Onto a brioche bun that Judy made.

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I like a lot of mayo on mine.

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Ready to eat with a couple of homemade dills.

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Yum, Yum!!!

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I had a great day today, smoking & drinking a few beers, out in the yard with out sweating my butt off.

I think we have a couple of more days like this & then the heat returns.

Thanks for looking guys & gals!

Al

 

[crankybuzzard]

Oh, that looks absolutely wonderful. Those buns that your bride makes look like the perfect addition to all you make.

I'll point this one!

 

[hardcookin]

You fired that Lang up for only a loin fatty :biggrin:
Al that really looks great! Looks like you cooked that prefect.
Glad your starting to get some cooler weather.

Point worthy

 

[pc farmer]

You still have cheese in it.

Well done. Looks great

 

[SmokinAl]

Oh, that looks absolutely wonderful. Those buns that your bride makes look like the perfect addition to all you make.

I'll point this one!

You fired that Lang up for only a loin fatty

Al that really looks great! Looks like you cooked that prefect.
Glad your starting to get some cooler weather.

Point worthy

You still have cheese in it.

Well done. Looks great

Charlie, Doug, & Adam!

Judy & I thank you! 

Thanks for the points too!

Al

 

[tropics]

Al that looks great,seeing c farmers Chicken Cordon Bleu and your pork I am going to do one.Does it matter what kind of cheese or does it have to be Swiss?

Richie

 

[redheelerdog]

Will smoked wonders ever cease!!

Amazing Al, Amazing.

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• Oct 24, 2016

 

[donegotfat]

Looks awesome!

I would just about eat anything wrapped in bacon.

The wife cant do anything spicy, but that looks so good I may have to make one just for myself

 

[Bearcarver]

That looks Perfect, Al !!

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I gotta do that one of these Days-----Think I said that before!!!

If it's too hot down there, let me know when you're coming up!!

  

   

Bear

 

[worktogthr]

Wow Al!  That looks amazing.  Love the added heat from the jalapenos!  I am with you on the wrap versus the weave.  I don't like that flobbity bacon.  Points!!

 

[mike5051]

Awesome Al! I will try this!  I thought that Cordon Bleu was blue cheese....

  I like swiss and that looks amazing!  "Points"

Mike

 

[SmokinAl]

 
Al that looks great,seeing c farmers Chicken Cordon Bleu and your pork I am going to do one.Does it matter what kind of cheese or does it have to be Swiss?

Richie

Thanks a lot Richie!

You can use any cheese you want, just use something with a pretty strong flavor.

If you use a mild cheese, flavor wise it gets lost & you won't taste any cheese.

That's also why I used the black forest ham, it has a very good flavor.

Al

 
Will smoked wonders ever cease!!

Amazing Al, Amazing.

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• redheelerdog
• Oct 24, 2016

Thank you John!

I appreciate it!

Al

 
Looks awesome!

I would just about eat anything wrapped in bacon.

The wife cant do anything spicy, but that looks so good I may have to make one just for myself

Thanks Buddy!

Actually I took all the seeds & veins out of the jalapenos.

So it really didn't add much heat, just a nice crunch when you took a bite.

Al

 
That looks Perfect, Al !!

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I gotta do that one of these Days-----Think I said that before!!!

If it's too hot down there, let me know when you're coming up!!

  

   

Bear

Thanks Bear!

If I ever go on a trip up North, I can guarantee you that your house will be on my list of places to visit.

We have been friends on here for a long time & I would love to see that house of yours.

And especially your Son's house too.

But I can tell you right now, if I ever do make that trip, it won't be in the winter!

Al

 
Wow Al!  That looks amazing.  Love the added heat from the jalapenos!  I am with you on the wrap versus the weave.  I don't like that flobbity bacon.  Points!!

Thanks Chris!

I seeded the jalapenos so they really just added a nice crunch with each bite.

Al

 
Awesome Al! I will try this!  I thought that Cordon Bleu was blue cheese....

  I like swiss and that looks amazing!  "Points"

Mike

Thanks Mike!

It's really easy to make & is a great meal for guests.

Al

 

[cats49er]

Looks fit for a king.

 

[b-one]

Nice job,you really like your mayo!

 

[SmokinAl]

 
Looks fit for a king.

Nice job,you really like your mayo!

Thanks fellas!

Yes I love my Hellman's B, especially when the meat is hot & the lettuce is cold & crispy!

Al

 

[disco]

This doesn't just look tasty, it is beautiful to look at! Points.

However, you are soft. 52 F is summer weather here in the mountains!

Disco

 

[SmokinAl]

 
This doesn't just look tasty, it is beautiful to look at! Points.

However, you are soft. 52 F is summer weather here in the mountains!

Disco

Thank you Disco!

Your right, I've been in FL for most of my life & I don't tolerate cold weather very well.

I'm a wussy!

Al

 

[disco]

 
Thank you Disco!

Your right, I've been in FL for most of my life & I don't tolerate cold weather very well.

I'm a wussy!

Al

Har! Not really, I can't stand the heat! We're just different.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

That looks real tasty Al ! Thumbs Up

 

[SmokinAl]

That looks real tasty Al !

Thanks Justin!

Al