First ever Pork Loin Cook

[PJBowmaster]

With the continued good February weather here in Michigan (sunny 65 f) it was a good opportunity for a mid-week cook. My Wife had come home with a nice Pork Loin on Saturday. A gift from her Mother. Timing is everything! So I did some reading here and formulated a plan. Here are the basics:

Camp Chef 24" Smoke Vault gasser
Pork Loin. About 3.75 lbs
Dry brined for one hour
EVOO and Simon & Garfunkle Rub
About 4 oz of Apple chunks
Maverick ET-73
Cooked at 232 f for 2.5 hrs
Internal temp 140 f
Reverse sear on gas grill 90 seconds per side to brown.
Squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon over Roast before carving.

Result was very good! Some of the best Pork Loin we have ever eaten. Subtle smoke flavor, tender, and moist. Nice herb crust! The lemon added a nice layer of complexity. Honestly don't know how I could make this better. Kinda surprised at the success....

[PJBowmaster]

Here are some pics...

[EdF]

Nice approach to the cook!

[PJBowmaster]

Thanks Ed!

[RonB]

Congrats on a great cook.

[MBMorgan]

Excellent job ... congrats!

[DWCowles]

Beautiful!

[tbob4]

Outstanding! I'm terrible with a whole loin. Tenderloins - good. Much better looking than I have ever done.

[LarryO47]

Great job.

[boftx]

Looks great! Now if you want some pork on pork porn you cut slits about 1" apart, stuff with a mixture of chopped green apple, pineapple, and whipped cream cheese. Wrap with a bacon blanket. Slice between the slits for stuffed chops.

[lschweig]

Nice job.

[Danjohnston949]

PJBowmaster, Great Looking Pork Loin! I think I would recommend to You that You Dry Brine Over Night, If You haven't tried it, Lace the Loin with Bacon! I think You will Like It!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[PJBowmaster]

I agree with you on brining overnight. This cook came up quick. I've been looking at the bacon lacing. I always bacon wrap turkeys.....

[Argoboy]

Kind of surprised at the success! I like the last line. Good job, we usually don't think of smoking a pork loin.

[ZombieZZR]

Very nice!!! This is a good post to read, since I am planning a loin cook Monday. It gives me hope...

[FireMan]

That final shot is something to be proud of. Great restraint was shown by not eating the end before you took the pic!

[PJBowmaster]

LOL...my wife was reaching for it.