First try at stuffed pork loin

I had this piece of center cut pork loin and I got the idea of doing a stuffed pork loin after searching previous threads, in this forum (Thanks guys). I prepared the pork loin and made a stuffing of apple, cranberries, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers and green onion. Filled the pork loin, rolled it up and tied it up with butcher's twine. I coated the outside with EVOO and seasoned with "Road Kill Critter's Seasoning" (just wanted to try it out). The loin went into the fridge over night. In the afternoon, I soaked a couple of pieces of cherry wood and apple wood, started my fire with half a chimney of briquettes. When the fire was ready I added the wood and put the roast on the grill. Set my thermos and waited. The smoker was running about 225-240, and every 40 minutes I sprayed the pork with apple juice. It took about 3 and 1/2 hours to reach the temp of the internal temp. of 160. I then foiled it and placed it in the cooler while the Parmesan risotto was finished.
The pork loin was sliced up and served as shown. The stuffing was great, but the loin was a little drier than I would have wanted, next time, I will take it off sooner and let the carry over heat finish it in the foil. Any suggestion are welcomed.

Arlin_MacRae said:

It sure looks good!

Did you let it rest a bit before slicing?

Click to expand...

I had it in the foil for about 35 minutes and then let it sit uncovered for about 10 minutes, before slicing. Should I have waited longer?

iamuzzyhunter said:

You might want to consider taking it off at 150 degrees next time. It works for me.

Click to expand...

Jack2u2 said:

Yep! I pull mine off at 150, and the're always moist. From the looks of yours, a little dry didn't hurt it much - looked great!

Click to expand...

Yeah, I will definitely try that next time. Thanks.

ams14 said:

Did you add a bunch of apple juice when you foiled? I think a lot of people take them well beyond 160 and don't have problems... even 180... Bill???

Looks great nonetheless!!!

Click to expand...

I sprayed it with AJ before foiling.

Butts-n-gutts said:

sure Max

use my WSM and don't invite me.

I'll remember that

why did you not try out the drum?

Click to expand...

I was but it was a small roast to fire up the drum. We'll fire that up on Friday night. I used the ECB, instead.