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If you pull at 140-145, then wrap them in tinfoil, they'll continue cooking. Typically that helps them stay more tender. At least that was the case with the last 3 I've done. In fairness though, I don't bring their final Internal temp much higher than 145.My first attempt at cooking a pork tenderloin using my smoker.
Just on the smoker.
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Pulled them at internal temperature around 150-155. I know, FDA says it's okay to eat pork at 145, but the wife is old school (so am I, sort of), and wasn't hearing it.
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So, after they rested around 10 minutes, this is what I had:
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Served it with a maple cinnamon Granny Smith apple compote, black eyed peas, a green salad (not shown), and sourdough Italian bread. Not the best plating, but I was running out of steam and didn't feel like prettying it up.
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I thought it was pretty tasty, albeit a touch dry, and the boss ate it all, so I guess it was a win.![]()
I think the cat wants a small bite!!
Sunday gravy. Some assembly required.
Pork shoulder getting browned.
Fixings.
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Quick dinner as I prep. Farro salad and kippers.
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I ground a little fennel seed to make up for my lack of Italian sausage.
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Simmering down.
Not pictured: white onion, garlic, and grated carrots.
We shall see how it turns out.
That looks tasty! (And healthy!!)
We use lots of quinoa. Great healthy filler that goes well with lots of stuff and a $9 bag of organic from Sams lasts a long time. Many unfortunately aren’t very familiar with it. I prefer it over rice.That looks tasty! (And healthy!!)