pork loin freezing question

[marshall]

I am going to smoke 3 pork loins today and freeze them for a party next week, I know smoking them before the party next week would be better but I only have time today.
My question is after they are cooked should I slice then freeze or would it be better to leave them whole and freeze , then slice next weekend and reheat....or does it matter???

I will be vac sealing ….. thanks for any input happy Saturday!!!

[Mr. Bones]

Since pork loins can tend bein towards dryish, I'd freeze em whole, keep alla th moisture that ya can...ymmv, but bein's how yer askin...

[Red Man]

I’d definitely not slice until I’m serving them. How do you plan on reheating?

[ComfortablyNumb]

Do you have an immersion circulator? I'd lean towards smoke for flavour today, cold shock, seal, and freeze. Drop in the sous vide next week to thaw and cook, then a quick grill or sear for colour.

[mountainsmoker]

I would not smoke them all the way till they were done, maybe 130. Take them out 3 days before and let them thaw and rewarm them. Do not slice. If you can save any juices from your smoke and save for a gravy. Loin is a dry cut and you want something to go with it.

[IowaGirl]

Late to the party, but here goes -- I fifth the recommendation to freeze the cooked loins whole and slice right before service.

I cook pork loin or pork tenderloin to 130-135F for a succulent, flavorful result.

[Mr. Bones]

Nah, both yerself, an advice are always right on time, Sister!
Happy Sattiday, Ioway!

[texastweeter]

I think they have it handled above...

[marshall]

thanks for the great advice, funny thing happened yesterday I wasn't able to cook my loins so now im just gonna wake up at 5 am next Saturday and smoke em lol …. cant beat fresh of the smoker thanks again now I know for next time

[Red Man]

Loins don’t take long to cook, when are you serving?

[marshall]

about 1230, i have a 30 min travel time, figure give myself 3 hours to smoke em then wrap in foil and keep in cooler until serving time...put on smoker about 630 am....