Pork TenderLoin-1st Time BGE

coachmarshall · February 2

Hello All, Long Time Reader, First Time Poster. I have about a 3 pound pre marinated Pork Tenderloin I want to Cook Indirectly. Any Suggestions on Time and Temp? What about a good wood to smoke with? Thanks!!

pgprescott · February 2

Cook to 145. I would not get too aggressive with the smoke. Pecan, apple, cherry, hickory, are all good, just don't treat it like a butt. You will want to kiss it with smoke. I would say 300-350 for 40 - 50 min would do. More about temp of meat, check with therm. I would probably do this direct myself.

coachmarshall · February 2

If I do Direct, what do you recommend?

lousubcap · February 2

I do pork tenderloins raised grid direct around 350-400*F on the dome for about 30 mins or so til I hit the finish temp-138-140*F. Remove and tent for around 10 mins-slice and enjoy-FWIW-

Parallel · February 2

The last one I did I did indirect at 275°± and it didn't get the nice color/texture that I was looking for. I agree with the advise given thus far, direct raised if higher heat and to the temp they've recommended. I was happy with the internal juiciness and tenderness of the loin after I pulled that last one at 140 and it carried over perfectly.

Jellyworm · February 2

I am new to BGE and just did BB ribs and tenderloin at the same time. I put the ribs on my rib rack with the tenderloins under the rack. Cooked for 6 hours at 220. Everything was excellent but the tenderloins did not have the bark I prefer. Any ideas??

Kosko · February 2

Jellyworm said:

I am new to BGE and just did BB ribs and tenderloin at the same time. I put the ribs on my rib rack with the tenderloins under the rack. Cooked for 6 hours at 220. Everything was excellent but the tenderloins did not have the bark I prefer. Any ideas??

I like to cook my tenderloin at 400 direct. I like to almost "sear " mine and it gives it great bark. Cook to desired internal temp. When you cut into it it will fill your plate with a ton of juice!

Jellyworm · February 2

I will try your way tomorrow for the Super Bowl party we are going to. If I can figure out how to post I will take pics to show results!

KingtUT · February 2

KingtUT · February 2

I do my pork tenderloins direct at 275-300 for about 40-45 minutes, with one flip at 20-25 minutes. As far as im concerned these are as good as anything ive done on the egg. Perfect bark and the juices....oh my!

KingtUT · February 2

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nemo · February 2

Pork tenderloins are one of my favorite cuts of meat. I normally use Texas BBQ Grand Champion rub....cook it direct @ 400* dome on raised grill till internal temp hits 140. I rotate the loin every 10 minutes...it's easy to overcook, check temp often after 20 min on the grill. Tent for 15 min. Enjoy.

pgprescott · February 2

Sometimes I use DP Red Eye Express. I don't think I would on a marinated one though. Try it some time, it is really good and different. I truss two tenderloins together end to end and cook then slice into 11/2" medallions. Best bang for the buck out there as far as protien IMO.

coachmarshall · February 3

Thanks for all of the input!! I went the Direct route as suggested and it turned out great. Thanks to all. Will be doing BB Ribs for Super Bowl tomorrow.

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