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FORUM SPONSORS => Adrenaline Barbecue Co. => Topic started by: HighOnSmoke on April 23, 2017, 06:06:57 PM

Title: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 23, 2017, 06:06:57 PM
The inspiration for this cook came from Chef Tom at All Things BBQ. He posted a video a couple days ago on You Tube where he
made pork tenderloin tostadas. Though they looked great I didn’t feel like putting all the extra effort into doing the tostadas. 
So we went with tacos.

I had a twin pack of tenderloins that I trimmed and I am going to soak them in the Sweetwater Apple Chipotle bath for about an
hour. Once they are out of the bath I will be seasoning them with Oakridge BBQ’s Carne Crosta Steakhouse rub. This is a unique
coffee based rub which is awesome on pork.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-fMZXgDn/0/L/PorkTL042317-1-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-fMZXgDn/A)

Tenderloins are on the Weber kettle which was preheated to 325. I am using the Slow n Sear along with the Drip n Griddle. I am
burning KBB with a small chunk of pecan. I am monitoring the cook with the Thermoworks Smoke.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-DqjRTZd/0/L/PorkTL042317-2-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-DqjRTZd/A)

When the tenderloins hit 130 I put them over direct heat to sear. I seared each side for about 1 minute. Final temperature when
I pulled them was where I wanted it at 140.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-F2MgzFK/0/L/PorkTL042317-3-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-F2MgzFK/A)

My wife wanted some charred corn to go along with the tacos. She precooked them and I got them onto direct heat for charring.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-MSfLwJF/0/L/PorkTL042317-4-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-MSfLwJF/A)'

The corn is done!

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-fJDpX49/0/L/PorkTL042317-5-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-fJDpX49/A)

We only cut up one of the tenderloins tonight for the tacos. They are very tender, juicy and have a nice crust.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-Ndjx6ZF/0/L/PorkTL042317-6-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-Ndjx6ZF/A)

My plate with a couple of loaded pork tenderloin tacos.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-GCrmGHp/0/L/PorkTL042317-7-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Pork-Tenderloin-Tacos-04-23-17/i-GCrmGHp/A)

Delicious meal and I will definitely be doing this one again. I just need to order some more of the Sweetwater Spice Company brines.
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: tomcrete1 on April 23, 2017, 06:19:34 PM
Looks Awesome Mike!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: cgriller64 on April 23, 2017, 06:33:19 PM
Wow! Look at the color on those tenderloins. Awesome.
Title: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: Pappymn on April 23, 2017, 06:52:08 PM
That looks killer. Two please. Hold the black olives
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: ClimberDave on April 23, 2017, 07:00:30 PM
Another fantastic meal!!
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: TMB on April 23, 2017, 07:22:18 PM
 Beautiful cook Mike
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: Subvet on April 23, 2017, 07:53:41 PM
Another home run Mike. Looks awesome.
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: abcbarbecue on April 23, 2017, 10:10:23 PM
Ya done good Mike!  Those look amazing.  Did that final temp of 140 F work better than the higher temps you've used in the past.
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: sparky on April 23, 2017, 11:06:30 PM
Oh my.  I want some plz.  Those look super good.
Title: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: rwalters on April 23, 2017, 11:19:44 PM
Amazing tacos ya have there!! :)
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: Old Dave on April 24, 2017, 01:08:49 AM
WOW!! I like that!
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: HighOnSmoke on April 24, 2017, 06:41:12 AM
Ya done good Mike!  Those look amazing.  Did that final temp of 140 F work better than the higher temps you've used in the past.

I normally do take them to only 140. For some reason, mainly I wasn't thinking, I took the last one to 155. Definitely a lot better at 140.
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: Roget on April 24, 2017, 09:30:36 AM
Those look great!
Makes me want to make tacos.
Title: Re: Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Post by: Smokerjunky on April 24, 2017, 12:29:32 PM
INCREDIBLE - they look absolutely outstanding.  I'll take two please (hold the tomatoes)  :P