Smoker Going

[Hobbes_mobile]

I finally got the charcoal smoker going this morning. I planned to yesterday but I've got a painting project not going as planned.

I planned to smoke a pork shoulder, but decided on pork sirloin roast. I've done one in a slow cooker once and decided it was too lean. However, the selection of shoulders wasn't impressive and I'm trying the sirloin on the smoker. I didn't realize the package that I bought was four pieces and not one.

I also put two wild turkey breast halves on.

[Hognutz]

Yowsa! You're off to a great start, Shane. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Enjoy!

[HunterGKS]

Should be tasty. Just don't toss Calvin in the smoker!! (Sorry, LOL)

[ICDEDTURKES]

How ya plan on doing it?? Probably not gonna take to shred, 130 slice like steak? 160 chop?

[Hobbes_mobile]

I'm not sure. I had wanted to shred, but that didn't work so good when I cooked these before. I'll probably slice it thin to start. I'm thinking slice thin for sandwiches with whatever condiments. I like slaw on it but we'll see.

[ICDEDTURKES]

I'm not sure. I had wanted to shred, but that didn't work so good when I cooked these before. I'll probably slice it thin to start. I'm thinking slice thin for sandwiches with whatever condiments. I like slaw on it but we'll see.

I'd definitely slice then question remains medium or med rare or up around 165..

I think I've done one before but that was many moons ago

[Hobbes_mobile]

[Hoobilly]

Looks like it’s gonna be juicy!

[spider316]

Mr. Hobbes, are you concerned about the Turkey drippings landing on the pork ? I've done a bunch of Turkey breast on the smoker. Always brined em, then season and smoked. Sliced thin like sandwich meat and made samwiches. Either way it's a great day to be a free American, please enjoy !

[Hobbes_mobile]

I would normally put pork over turkey but was worried I'd turn the turkey into jerky if set close to coals. I figure I've cooked everything well enough that it's not a concern.

I've tried both now. The turkey is good and should be good when sliced. The pork has a good flavor but I think it needs a little more time. The meat is a little chewy.

I'm not sure what I did to only get half the turkey in the frame.

[ICDEDTURKES]

So when I read your post I read beef sirloin roast.. Not pork


Here I'm like pull 135...

[Hobbes_mobile]

I saw folks talking 145 online. After I thought about it, I figured that you were thinking beef when I read back and saw medium rare. I like beef medium rare, but I like my pork cooked a little more. I took it to 160 on the smoker. I'm finishing it off in an insta pot

[Hobbes_mobile]

Good flavor but not a pork shoulder. Tougher and dryer. I went ahead and chopped it, added some salt and juices. It's not bad but just not what I was craving. I'll stick with a pork shoulder next time.

Here's half the meat chopped:

[Hobbes_mobile]

I sliced one of the turkey breasts tonight. Really good. Not dry like you'd expect. It's a little more pink from the smoke than the photo shows.

[ICDEDTURKES]

All looks great Hobbes.. Possibilities endless for the boob.. Obviously sliced
.. Also make a helluva Club, shred make a mean turkey salad Sammie..