smoking a pork loin, what internal temp

[jastutte]

4 lb loin. what internal temp do you shoot for and then how long do you wrap and rest it?

 

[number9]

Cook temp? Many unknowns sans that part of equation.
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[DiscoPhoto]

How are you cooking it? There will be a lot of quality opinions on here...some experienced bbq guys

 

[jastutte]

weber kettle. natural lump charcoal. temps under 250. using hickory chunks to make the smoke.

guess that all would have been helpful info up front.
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[D Chapman]

Slicing it? It's done (safe) at 145*. I still prefer mine at 160*. I'll typically pull it from the grill at 153*, wrap it in heavy foil and allow it to rest for 45 minutes minimum. The internal temp will continue to climb even after it's been removed from the grill. One of the biggest mistakes people make it not allowing it to rest - then they have a dry slice of meat. Gotta let it rest.

 

[kk88rrc]

I like around 150-160. Still slightly pink. I don't rest it as long as Dan.... typically around 10 min & the juices will not run out when you slice it.

If you're wanting pulled pork... wrong cut.

 

[jastutte]

perfect. i'm at 143 right now. so, i'll pull it at 150, wrap it and let it rest for at least 45 minutes. it will be sliced. i only pull pork shoulders.

thanks for the help.

 

[SGaynor]

145F, pull and let rest for 10-15

 

[jastutte]

pulled the pork loin at 149. wrapped it in foil and a towel. stuck it in a cooler for about an hour. my brother in law sliced it up nice and thin. it was pretty darn good. very juicy and lots of flavor.

thanks again to everyone.

 

[chris snell]

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[Maximumwarp]

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[Ed Cheung]

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