Pork Loin Recipes - Cooking Times - Int Temp ?

[James Harvey]

Hi All,

I'm hoping to smoke a full centre cut pork loin (7+lbs) tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to prep and cook. Kevin K gave me some great mediterranean rub recipes but I'm wondering whether to cook it low, mid or high. It's a pretty lean cut with a nice fat cap that I'm going to score. I think I'm looking for an internal temp of around 145F and hopefully I'll be able to get a bit of crust.

Thanks,

James

 

[Doug D]

Too lean, for me, to cook low and risk drying out. I would sear first in hot cast iron, then cook 325-350° until it hits about 133-135. Resting tented in foil should get you to the 145 you're looking for-- a high temp cook will give you a bigger bump from residual heat.

 

[Paul H]

Doug, good to see you posting again. Missed your input