Can Pork Loin Be Used For Your Pulled Pork Recipe?

by J. Childress
(Sherman, Il., USA)

I have a BBQ coming up and am planning on doing smoked pork loin for BBQ. I've done picnic roast and it was good. Is cooking time for an 8-10 lb pork loin still 60-90 mins a pound? I'll be using charcoal and mesquite wood chunks in the smoker.

Answer:-

Wow, I really envy you trying this one. Smoking a pork loin should take a similar time to the butt so my rough guide of 60 to 90 minutes of pounds should be perfectly good.

Don't however expect the results to be exactly the same. The pork butt is the front leg of the pig and therefore is a much more muscular piece of meat than loin which comes from the back of the pig. You will find that the loin is more fatty but let's not worry about that, it'll probably keep the final result more moist.

Certainly the rub that I've used on my pulled pork will add just as much flavour to your barbecue cookout – I only wish that I was there to try it when you lift the lid!

See also:-
My Southern Style Pulled Pork Recipe
Easy Pulled Pork
Loads More Great Pork Recipes