Finally had the time to inagurate my Fire Craft Q-450 today. Decided to go with a boneless pork loin since it would be fairly quick, and I would be able to compare the results with indirect cooking on the Sabre Grill. I seasoned with salt and pepper and did a cinnamon rub. Cooked at 230 degrees to 138 degrees internal temp on the Q-450 display. It turned out a perfect medium pink throughout, and was really jucy. Served it with an Applejack brandy sauce, Rice, asparagus, and cinnamon scalloped apples. Pics attached. 
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Sweet dish right there! -
looks good, I'll have a couple slices of that, with my eggs in the am.Comment
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Beautiful!Comment
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Very well done.Comment
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Nice! How long was the cook?Comment
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Had not heard of that particular brand of pellet cooker, looks like a nice one. Glad you like to cook pork just a touch on the rae side, so much juicier that way. Nice plating job as well. Good report sir !!Comment
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Nicely done!! So, how would you compare a pork loin coming from the Q-450 vs your Sabre? Curious to hear...Comment
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To answer both questions: 1. The cook was just over 2 hours. That’s why I went with the boneless loin, didn’t have all day to cook something like a butt or brisket. 2: Comparing the Q-450 with the Sabre: Much easier to control cooking temp on the Q-450 - just set and forget. With the Sabre I have to continually adjust the burners to keep the temp where I want it. But the Sabre is a gas grill with all infrared burners, not a smoker. It serves its intended purpose very well. That’s why I have both - the right tool for the job. As far as the cook - both gave a perfectly cooked and juicy piece of meat. Just a bit more smoke flavor with the Q-450. (I put a pouch of chips in the Sabre when I did the loin).Comment
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