Stuffed pork loin

[crankybuzzard]

I had a BIG pork loin in the frig that I was going to make into Thai jerky and mini hams, but the bride had a different plan. She informed me that she wanted pork chops for breakfast and stuffed pork loin for supper!

So, I stuffed a pork loin...

Butterflied the loin, which is a PITA for me!

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Smeared cream cheese all over the loin

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Added sun dried tomatoes, black olives, fresh chopped basil, dried tarragon, rosemary, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper

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Topped off the fillings with some prosciutto

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Then I trussed it up, coated with EVOO, and seasoned with the herbs and spices mentioned above.

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Once the smoker heats up, she'll go into an apple smoke bath at 250 until I get an IT of 155...

More later!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Looking good so far CB!

 

[ab canuck]

Wow, I have never tried cream cheese in a stuffed loin. Is this your first time with this creation? It does look good.....

 

[daveomak]

Geeez Buzzard....  I'd even eat that PIZZA on a pork loin....  LOL

 

[redheelerdog]

That looks like a tasty meal CB, I'll be back for the money on this one for sure.  

 

[crankybuzzard]

Wow, I have never tried cream cheese in a stuffed loin. Is this your first time with this creation? It does look good.....

Nope, I do this a couple of times a year. We love these things, I'd do it more often, but I hate butterflying the loins!

Like a fatty, the slices vac pack and freeze very well for later meals.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Geeez Buzzard....  I'd even eat that PIZZA on a pork loin....  LOL

It does look like a pizza! Chewy crust though.

 

[gr0uch0]

CB, once you've butterflied the loin, how thin do you roll/pound it out?

 

[crankybuzzard]

Got it in the smoker...

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What do you set your A-MAZE-N tube on to light it?

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[firemanjon]

Man that looks awesome!! I'm getting hungry all over again now...that looks amazing!!

 

[SmokinAl]

Gosh that looks great Charlie.

Everything you stuffed it with is right in my flavor wheelhouse.

So how did it turn out?

Al

 

[crazymoon]

CB, I'm with you on the butterflying the loin,it's a pita.Love your anvil trick for lighting the tube! The loin looks delicious.

 

[bellaru]

Wow. That looks delicious. My list continues to grow, too many things to try.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Sorry for the delay, I got busy measuring salt and stuff and forgot to post the final shots.

This one turned out really good and was just what the bride wanted! Very juicy and the flavor mix was great.

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[SmokinAl]

That looks fantastic Charlie!

We smoke pork loin around here all the time.

I think it's a very healthy alternative.

Point for making the carousel!

Al

 

[tropics]

Thinner slices for me please Points

Richie

 

[pellethead13]

Beautiful work, hope it turned out to your liking

 

[disco]

Beautiful knife work, innovative smoke and definitely made me hungry.

Points for the inspiration for something new, Cranky.

Disco

 

[sky monkey]

Looks fantastic, I'm going to need a longer knife to do that, I can see why it would be a PITA. Point!

 

[crankybuzzard]

Thanks all, it came out great!

I just had some that was reheated in a vac bag in hot water. Almost as good as last night.