Howdy from Arkansas = )

[hogwired]

My name is James and I live in Mountain Home, AR. I'm a math teacher and assistant principal at a small school close to MH and am new to smoking. I'm smoking my first loin tomorrow in fact. I was thinking about putting garlic underneath with a rub and bacon wrap on the top. From reading on here, I gather to let it go at 225 or so until it's about 150 and then wrap it in foil and let it sit for about an hour. Any other suggestions?  

 

[venture]

Welcome aboard, James!

For a pork loin, I like to pull at 140 or even a little less.  Tent with foil on the counter for about 20 minutes.  Temp will easily rise to 145 during the rest.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[fpnmf]

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[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!

I do what venture says.

 

[scarbelly]

Hello James 

to SMF - Like Venture said, I too like to pull at 140 and let it rest

 

[jno51]

Welcome James. I am a newbie to the forum as well. Have been smoking a long time. There is an amzing amout of talent here and great people to answer any questions you may have. Welcome aboard and Merry Christmas

 

[eman]

Howdy there James,

 Welcome to SMF!

  Pork Loin is a great smoke. you might want to look at some of the post about smoking stuffed pork loins.

 

[tyotrain]

welcome to SMF its nice to have ya.. lots of good people here and great info as well... Have fun and Happy smoking

 

[raptor700]

Glad to have you with us James

        

 

[hogwired]

Thanks everyone! I'll let you know how it turns out

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome to SMF there James. You'll really like this place for there are a bunch of really good folks here that would just love to help you with just about anything to do with smoking meat. Then if you have any questions you just post them here or yu can try in chat for a faster answer. If you are really new to all of this I would recommend that you look up and take the e-course. It is free and it will also give you the basics on smoking. So with all that said now go and get something to smoke.

Welcome To Your New Addiction

 

[africanmeat]

 

[hogwired]

Thanks everyone! Here are the pics from my project. It went Great!! A lot better than I would have expected for it being the first time. I rubbed and wrapped it last night and after the power came back on this morning, I got it going around 6:45. After 1.5 hours, I spritzed it with apple juice and continued every hour. I checked it after 3.5 hours and it was 146 so I let it go another 30 min and it got to 154. Then, I pulled it and wrapped it foil and a towel for another hour and when I unwrapped it, the juices just about poured out! Definitely a success

This one was before the foil wrap.

You can see the juice on the side of the pan.

 

[hogwired]

I posted pics but it said they were being held since I was new. If it doesn't post them soon, I'll try again.

 

[mikelikessmoke]

Howdy!

Welcome Aboard!

Nice looking chunk o pig!

 

[ecto1]

Welcome to SMF glad you can join us.  We are big on Pics and love to help everyone out.  Remember the only question that is dumb is one not asked.  You will not find a friendlier place to talk Que on the web.

You are going to fit in just fine.

 

[sprky]

First off 

 to SMF. You have come to the right place for smoking info. This site is loaded with great info just use the search bar at top of page to find what you are looking for. If you can't locate the answer just ask folks here are willing to share there knowledge. I suggest you check out the 5 day e-course on smoking its chuck full of great info. Smoking Basics 5-Day eCourse

Nice job ob your first smoke 

 

[hogwired]

Thanks again everyone

 

[frosty]

Welcome aboard James!

There are so many experienced, friendly, helpful folks that will be able to answer an questions.

Please let us cintinue to look over your shoulder by sending photos of your rig, and your future efforts as well.  As for a first try, you hit a home run.  Great job.

Good luck!

 

[roller]

Welcome neighbor I love Mt. Home Ar..  Glad to have you with us...your smoke looks great !