Trader Joe's Bacon Wrapped Porchetta Pork Roast

Ron_L · 12-19-2015, 09:06 AM

This is a packaged product from Trader Joe's, but it was so good I thought you folks should check it out or try to make you own.

http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2707

It is a pork shoulder roast that was butterflied and then rolled with herbs and then wrapped in bacon. I ended up cooking it in the oven (it was cold and I was feeling lazy

) but there is no reason why it couldn't be done in the smoker or indirect on a grill.

It comes in a plastic tub, but the roast inside is vacuum sealed, so it should freeze well. I think I am going to buy another one for the freezer, and then try to make my own at some point.

I'm not sure how long they will have them in the stores, but if you have a TJs nearby this is worth checking out!

Smoking Piney · 12-19-2015, 09:13 AM

Going out today to buy a couple of them. That looks great, Ron!

dwfisk · 12-19-2015, 09:19 AM

Wow, that looks great

What size was it!

Ron_L · 12-19-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dwfisk

Wow, that looks great

What size was it!

That one was 3.5 lbs. They all looked close to that, but I am sure that they vary.

dwfisk · 12-19-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

That one was 3.5 lbs. They all looked close to that, but I am sure that they vary.

So, probably started with a pork loin????? I've done a couple starting with a loin and stuffed with herbs & feta but that looks so easy and good I've got to give it a try if I can find them.

Pocchampion · 12-19-2015, 09:28 AM

Description says pork shoulder. What temp did you cook it to?

sturev · 12-19-2015, 09:35 AM

Looks yummy... I make variants of those often. Buy the 2 pack pork loin at Costco and cut them and pound out so they're about 1/4" thick and then roll them up with your fillings of choice (spinach, feta, bacon, pancetta, onions, jalapeno jelly, etc, etc) and then wrap with bacon, it's great eats for sure! Plus when you pound out and roll them up they have great presentation.

Ron_L · 12-19-2015, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pocchampion

Description says pork shoulder. What temp did you cook it to?

Yeah, I was just reading that. By the shape I assumed it was a loin. I took it to 155 and then rested for 20 minutes, so it was probably around 160. It was very similar in texture and tenderness to a loin.

ButtBurner · 12-19-2015, 09:41 AM

thanks! I will get one on Monday on my way home from work as there is not a TJ by my house but I stop there all the time on my commute!!

CakeM1x · 12-19-2015, 09:48 AM

Italian shop around here always has these but minus the bacon. Very tasty for sure.

Evil-g · 12-19-2015, 10:05 AM

Thanks, I'm going to stop by TJs today and hopefully they will have some.

lantern · 12-19-2015, 11:45 AM

That looks great plus it gives me an idea about what to do with the loins I just picked up for $1.89/lb. Although the lazy factor could go into effect and I'll pick one of those badboys up at trader Joe's!
Thanks Ron

landarc · 12-19-2015, 01:47 PM

Great, just great, my signature 'flash' dish is now available at TJ's

Smoking Piney · 12-20-2015, 07:36 AM

Went to TJ's yesterday to pick up a couple of these.

Alas................they are "seasonal" and no longer in stock.

Big George's BBQ · 12-20-2015, 07:39 AM

Ron that looks really good may have to check this out I never think of going to Trader Joes

12-19-2015, 09:06 AM	#1
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Trader Joe's Bacon Wrapped Porchetta Pork Roast This is a packaged product from Trader Joe's, but it was so good I thought you folks should check it out or try to make you own. http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2707 It is a pork shoulder roast that was butterflied and then rolled with herbs and then wrapped in bacon. I ended up cooking it in the oven (it was cold and I was feeling lazy ) but there is no reason why it couldn't be done in the smoker or indirect on a grill. It comes in a plastic tub, but the roast inside is vacuum sealed, so it should freeze well. I think I am going to buy another one for the freezer, and then try to make my own at some point. I'm not sure how long they will have them in the stores, but if you have a TJs nearby this is worth checking out! __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850 Last edited by Ron_L; 12-19-2015 at 09:41 AM..

12-19-2015, 09:13 AM	#2
Smoking Piney somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Going out today to buy a couple of them. That looks great, Ron! __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

12-19-2015, 09:19 AM	#3
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	Wow, that looks great What size was it! __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.

12-19-2015, 09:28 AM	#6
Pocchampion Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-27-13 Location: Sugar Land, Texas	Description says pork shoulder. What temp did you cook it to? __________________ 26 OTG, 22 WSM, mini WSM, Weber Gasser, Jumbo Joe, Blackstone 36 griddle, Akorn, PBC, Weber Performer

12-19-2015, 09:35 AM	#7
sturev is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-04-15 Location: Lost in space Name/Nickname : Pils...	Looks yummy... I make variants of those often. Buy the 2 pack pork loin at Costco and cut them and pound out so they're about 1/4" thick and then roll them up with your fillings of choice (spinach, feta, bacon, pancetta, onions, jalapeno jelly, etc, etc) and then wrap with bacon, it's great eats for sure! Plus when you pound out and roll them up they have great presentation. __________________ Q noob w/a Big Joe, Weber Genesis Gasser & Blackstone Patio Oven... Stickburner in my near future :eek:

12-19-2015, 09:41 AM	#9
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	thanks! I will get one on Monday on my way home from work as there is not a TJ by my house but I stop there all the time on my commute!! __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

12-19-2015, 09:48 AM	#10
CakeM1x is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-23-12 Location: Madison, WI	Italian shop around here always has these but minus the bacon. Very tasty for sure.

12-19-2015, 10:05 AM	#11
Evil-g is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-29-15 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa.	Thanks, I'm going to stop by TJs today and hopefully they will have some. __________________ 270 Sumo insulated smoker Weber OTG BBQ PRO Grill Dome Backyard Grill 26 inch Pit Barrel Cooker

12-19-2015, 11:45 AM	#12
lantern is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-16-07 Location: Marion,NC	That looks great plus it gives me an idea about what to do with the loins I just picked up for $1.89/lb. Although the lazy factor could go into effect and I'll pick one of those badboys up at trader Joe's! Thanks Ron __________________ Chris

12-19-2015, 01:47 PM	#13
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Great, just great, my signature 'flash' dish is now available at TJ's __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

12-20-2015, 07:36 AM	#14
Smoking Piney somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	Went to TJ's yesterday to pick up a couple of these. Alas................they are "seasonal" and no longer in stock. __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

12-20-2015, 07:39 AM	#15
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Ron that looks really good may have to check this out I never think of going to Trader Joes __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD