Freezer Burned Pork Loin

[MacEggs]

Two weeks ago I defrosted the chest freezer.
It's the perfect time of year as the garage is the ideal place to put all of the contents for 1-2 hours.

Also a great time to take inventory.  Found some "lost" stuff ... or the stuff that has been buried.

Found a 3 lb pork loin that was close to 2 years in the box.  It appears as if the vacuum seal may have been compromised.  No problem.






Got it defrosted, then a light coating of EVOO, and some fresh cracked S&P.  Let this sit for about 4-5 hours in the beer fridge.




The 18" OTG got the call for this particular cook.  Fired up a half chimney of lump (some new, some used).  Cherry wood for smoke.






After the pre-heat stage (25-30 mins), the meat went on, and the cooker temp settled in to its sweet spot.
Intakes were open just a smidge.  Lid vent open wide, as always.








After about 70 minutes, I got an IT of 116°.  That's when I added the second grate .... Intakes went wide open at this stage.
I took a page out of @Idahawk 's cook-book and placed 2 romaine hearts on it (marinaded in salad dressing). Wrapped in elastic courtesy of @SixZeroFour .
Also, some broccoli went on the main grate indirect.












The romaine hearts came off after about 25 minutes.  Also took off the the pork loin.
Then went direct with the broccoli.


















I gotta say that this meal was fantastic.
I have seen recently some posts of grilled cabbage and cauliflower, so I had to give it a go with broccoli.  I recommend it.

Thanks for looking. 

[austin87]

That looks so good! What kind of dressing do you marinate the lettuce in? Do you add more dressing after it comes off?

[MacEggs]

What kind of dressing do you marinate the lettuce in? Do you add more dressing after it comes off?

It was some type of Italian or vidalia onion dressing / marinade.  Picked it up at Costco a while back.  No need to add more after it comes off.

[Shoestringshop]

Two weeks ago I defrosted the chest freezer.
It's the perfect time of year as the garage is the ideal place to put all of the contents for 1-2 hours.

Also a great time to take inventory.  Found some "lost" stuff ... or the stuff that has been buried.

Found a 3 lb pork loin that was close to 2 years in the box.  It appears as if the vacuum seal may have been compromised.  No problem

Another great reason why we all should have or know someone who has the "Vac Seal" kit.

[Idahawk]

Awesome cook ! What did you think of the Grilled Romaine ?


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[MikeRocksTheRed]

Nice cook @MacEggs!!!!!  I need to try broccoli on the grill.  Romaine on the grill is one of my favorites. 

[1buckie]

Good Show Mark !!!!


I hung out there & grilled broccoli for the first time ever the other day....it was good!!!

[1911Ron]

Grilled veggies rock, heck anything grilled tastes better!  Excellent looking cook!

[MacEggs]

Thanks for looking, guys!


@Idahawk , this was my 2nd attempt at it, and they turned out much better than the first try.  Left them on longer.
I will definitely be grilling veggies more.  The flavour just can't be beat compared to boiled or steamed.

[SixZeroFour]

Nice work Mac!! Those romaine hearts sound and look delicious. ...Smoky Caesar would be good...MmMmmMmMMMmmmmmm

[WNC]

Looks awesome, and like you filled that 18 up!