Filets and Stuffed Pork Loin (Lots of Pics)

byrne092

Did a few new cooks this weekend (kind of). I think I have only done filets one time in the past couple years, seems like I always gravitate to the strip or ribeye. After cooking these on Friday, I think I might start going for filets more often, they were outstanding. Reverse seared them, probably will go 5-10 degrees less next time on the indirect target temp since the searing was a little more involved with the fat filets. Served up with herb compound butter mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and a red wine reduction sauce over the top. @BigGreenCraig provided some inspiration after I saw his filet cook a little bit ago.  





Sunday was my first attempt at a stuffed pork loin. We stuffed it with a mixture of cream cheese, jalapenos, green onion, sauteed onions and red pepper, and diced pineapple. We then laid some spinach, more chopped pineapple and cubed smoked gouda on top of the mixture spread. Cooked indirect at ~350 for about 1.5 hours. Another fantastic meal to keep in the books! It was a learning experience too with rolling out the pork loin and then figuring out how to tie a butchers knot to put it back together. I'll give more credit where credit is due too..got some ideas for the mixture from @Terrebandit 's post awhile back. I look forward to trying this cook again with new fillings, if you haven't done one yet, its a must try!

northGAcock

This looks outstanding. Hard to beat a good filet.

On the pork........I have done something similar. Try Pablano peppers instead of red or green. You will need to roast them first, and then peel the skin. It is a bit more effort but there is job to be had. I find that they are a much better flavor for stuffing pork and chicken. Just a suggestion.

pasoegg

looks like you need to hang a shingle and sell some meals....wonderful plating and meat done to perfection...any scraps left?

byrne092

@northGAcock Thanks! I like that idea of using the pablano, will have to give that a shot next time.
@pasoegg Thanks for the compliment! That is the "dream" that the wife and I have someday. Unfortunately no filet scraps, but plenty of pork!

Big_Green_Craig

Lookin' good! 

byrne092

Big_Green_Craig said:

Lookin' good! 

Thanks man!

Terrebandit

Great job!  

Mattman3969

Looks like a strong weekend of cooking.  Good job!!