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Pork loin help

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bigphil
bigphil Posts: 1,390
i have a half of a full pork loin i wanna do for lunch meat and hot roast pork sandwiches . i know to take it to 145 internal but am conflicted weather to do it slow or bring the temp up around 350 and do it faster . any suggestions would be great Thanks 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    I typically do in the 350 range. As long as you don't over cook, you'll be fine. 
  • Biggreenpharmacist
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    I would go a little slower and develop a little more smoky flavor. 

    Little Rock, AR

  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
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    if you have a deli slicer, you'll love the lunch meat sliced thin. I sliced cold Tri-tip thin on the slicer and it was the best beef lunch meat. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
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    I would take it slow and indirect. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
  • ChillyWillis
    ChillyWillis Posts: 893
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    I tend to do pork loin raised direct at 400, however it'll be good either way as long as you hit your target temp of 145. Like biggreenpharmacist said if you want more of a smokey flavor cook lower and longer. Personally I usually marinade and cook quick and hot to get a nice sear on it. 
  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    If it is a big full loin I like to go indirect about 275 till hits 125-130 and then direct for a little char   If it's the small tenderloin the I will run raised direct at about 325-350 and flip often till it hits 137 or then let it rest and you should end up a perfect 145.  

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    Try this, marinade in teriyaki and pineapple juice, low and slow indirect, use Cherry and Hickory, 1 medium size a piece. Go 250F, till about 140F remove wrap in foil until serving. You can get the marinade at your grocery store, cheaper the better.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • bboulier
    bboulier Posts: 558
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    I usually cook indirect at 350 until 145 degrees.  Carry over will raise the temperature somewhat above that.  I grew up in the days when trichinosis was a problem and have never quite adjusted to pink pork.
    Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black)
  • chrisc133
    chrisc133 Posts: 501
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    Indirect at 350 to the temp you like. 
    Augusta, GA
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