inject or not to inject

[pv33]

first time smoking pork lion (16lbs) need some advice. I am going to put a dry rub on the day before but my question is should I inject it with something and if so what???

 

[jcam222]

You can inject but it’s not necessary. The most important thing in my opinion for pork loin is the finish temp. I pull mine at 140F and it finishes itself to around 145F. This is 100% within USDA guidelines for pork. Do this and it will be nice and juicy.

 

[smokerjim]

I agree with jcam but if I was going to inject I think I would apple juice or pineapple juice

 

[Brokenhandle]

With a loin that big cut in half a do a comparison... 1/2 injected and other 1/2 not. That way you can see what you like best, everyone's tastes are different. We did 1/2 injected and 1/2 in foil pan once with a little broth and couldn't tell a difference... both were juicy.

Ryan

 

[pv33]

thanks for all the great ideas, think I will do one with apple juice and leave the other. oh just to clarify I'm cooking pork loin and not a pork lion.....haha. happy new year to all

 

[smokerjim]

smoked lion, now your talking