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Berkshire Tenderloin from Farmers Market

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stemc33
stemc33 Posts: 3,567
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Picked up a Berkshire tenderloin from the farmers market Thursday. It's on the egg at 350° raised direct as I'm writing. It's a lot fattier than the tenderloins I get from the store. Its smaller in diameter than most I've seen. Only about 1.5 lbs. here's some pics of top and bottom before putting it on the egg.
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Steven
Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
two cotton pot holders to handle PS
Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Looks like a winner to me. Bring it on home brother.

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
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    I'll post finished pics later tonight. Turning about every 8 minutes. Might be done at next check.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Standing bye.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited August 2014
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    Resting. Pulled from egg at 140° and wrapped in foil. IT climbed to 152°. Should be tasty. image<
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
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    Nice!! Enjoy my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
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    I'm not 100% sold on Berkshire. The color and taste is different than a regular pig. It was good and would make again, but will not become a regular staple though. I might pick up some chops or steaks from them next week to give Berkshire a fair try. That is if they are at the farmers market next week.
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    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • HawkeyeEgghead
    HawkeyeEgghead Posts: 88
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    We have enjoyed the Berkshire pork.  We've stuck to ribs, Iowa cut chops. and butts.  Agree it's not blow you away but I have found it's richer and fuller in flavor.  Try another cut before deciding if you like it.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @stemc33‌ It sure looks like $$$ from where I'm sitting. I would think the little bit of extra fat helped on the cook but, I could be mistaken. I like the ThermoPop man. Looks fantastic!!!
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • eggteeth
    eggteeth Posts: 52
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    To echo HawkeyeEgghead, I've done the shoulders and chops and found them to be be much better than other pork, especially the shoulder.  I get mine from Prairie Pride farms in Mankato, MN and they have been delightful.  They ship anywhere, but are a bit pricey.
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
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    I agree with you @HawkeyeEgghead‌ on the richer and fuller flavor, just not sure if it's for me. I'll definitely will try another cut before ruling it out. Thanks for the input.
    Thanks @NPHuskerFL‌ . The cook went as planned. The fat helped create some good crunchy bits(similar to bacon bits). Also, I'm sure it helped with the moistness in the loin, especially with the direct cook. Meat was moist from end to end.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • SGH
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    @stemc33‌
    Man it looks excellent. I really enjoy the Berkshire pork.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    Yum!! That looks amazing.
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  • SGH
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    What he said^^^^^^^^^^

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    edited August 2014
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    I love Berkshire. It tastes like what pork should taste like.
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  • SGH
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    @Eggcelsior‌
    I couldn't have said it any better myself my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited August 2014
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    Yeah, the jury is still out for me...I definitely will have to try some other cuts to see if Berkshire is for me. I let a guy at work try a slice and he thought it was pretty good. Described it as a richer taste.
    I feel the cook went well and doneness was right. Maybe some different seasoning would compliment it better. idk. I used BGE's Down and Dizzy seasoning. Seasoned minutes before going on the egg.
    @HawkeyeEgghead‌ , @eggteeth‌ , @SGH‌ , and @Eggcelsior‌ what are you guys using for seasoning on Berkshire?
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,581
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    That sliced pic of the Tenderloin is out of this world good looking..I have never had Berkshire pork before so I have no input but Dang it looks Awesome..Congrats on the cook and pics..
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • stemc33
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    Thanks @johnmitchell‌
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • HawkeyeEgghead
    HawkeyeEgghead Posts: 88
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    My first few cooks all I used was salt and pepper to get the taste of the pork down.  I've since added rubs back in to the mix using Dizzy Dust and some of the Weber products on sale everywhere

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