Yet another quick question.

[NamVetJoe]

Sorry boys and girls for all the elementary questions. I am doing two pork tenderloins this Saturday. How do you feel about pan searing them before going into the smoker?
Joe

 

[indaswamp]

IMO you will get better results searing after you smoke the meat. Smoke will penetrate the meat as long as it is under 140*, after that, smoke will only accumulate on the surface of the meat...

 

[bregent]

I usually sear afterward, but doing first is fine too. Just don't smoke too long - tenderloins are lean. I would pull it at no more than 145 IT.

 

[noboundaries]

Joe, the terminology you often hear around here is "Reverse Sear." Smoke first, sear later.

 

[Rings Я Us]

How about grilled tenderloin with wood chunks in the coals ? Move the meat over top at the last couple minutes.

 

[tropics]

Sorry boys and girls for all the elementary questions. I am doing two pork tenderloins this Saturday. How do you feel about pan searing them before going into the smoker?
Joe

Joe the sear will probably block the smoke.I would smoke to 125°F then reverse sear to 135°F let rest to carry over 140°F JMHO
Richie

 

[NamVetJoe]

OK, survey says reverse sear, so be it. THANKS

 

[jted]

How about grilled tenderloin with wood chunks in the coals ? Move the meat over top at the last couple minutes.

Not a bad Idea but watch your IT Closely. The end IT is the most important part of the cook. Start on the cool side then move at 115 to the hot to sear. Don't over cook. No matter what it looks like pull it at 135 Taste and tenderness is better than looks I have smoked a bunch of tender loins and never had a crust but it does develop a nice rosey hard skin. Let me remind you these are my OPINIONS. JTED

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

I agree with Jted. I have done several tenderloins and they always come out great without having to sear them. 135-140 is perfect. Carry over temp will get you right to the 145 mark. I did these a few weeks ago and they turned out great. Skin was not crusty but not soft mush either.

Just my opinion on the matter. Its really about personal preference. Good luck with the cook and take some pics!

 

[jted]

Nice looking main course, cooked perfectly Jted