Treat it like a giant chop, not a shoulder
Family-style pork loin
1.5–2.5 hr · Pecan or apple
Pork · Center-cut roast
Pork loin
Lean. Treat it like a giant chop, not a shoulder. 145°F is juicy; 160°F is sawdust.
Internal target
145°
Just blush
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- Pit
- 225–350°
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 hr
- Rest
- 15 min
- USDA
- 145°
Roast
~30 min/lb
Safety floor
USDA updated pork to 145°F + 3-minute rest. Honor it.
Watch it cooked
HowToBBQRight · Family Style Pork Loin
Family Style Pork Loin
HowToBBQRight
Recipes
Doneness
Pull a few degrees early. Carryover finishes the cook while it rests.
How to cook it
- 1
Tie if it is uneven. Herb, mustard, or a simple rub.
- 2
Smoke 250°F to 140°F. Optional 400°F glaze for 8 minutes.
- 3
Rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Probe & cues
Center of the roast.
- Pull at 140°F and rest to 145°F. A hint of rose in the center is correct.
Start a cook
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