Habs! CB Curing time question

Started by KyNola, December 20, 2008, 01:04:53 PM

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KyNola

I have 12 pork tenderloins that average just over 1 pound each curing in the frig since Thursday night.  Would really like to smoke them Sunday.  Would like your opinion on if you think they will be sufficiently cured as I am giving them as Xmas gifts.  My first reaction is they should be but I want the expert opinion.

KyNola

Smoking Duck

I would think they would be....if memory serves correctly, Habs cure time is based on thickness of the loins versus weight.  At 1 pound each, I would think that would be enough time, KY.  Do you plan on using any rest period before the smoke, though?

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deb415611

KyNola,

Thanks for asking this question.  I was going to ask it today.  Your post the other day inspired me to buy some pork tenderloins for CB today.  

Deb

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Kynola I would say that as long as the loins feel firm when you handle them they should be fine to smoke. I use 1.5 days per pound for mine and I believe Habs uses the day per inch method. You should be ok to smoke.
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I have to agree with SD. The times are based on the average thickness of pork loins which are thicker then then tenderloins. For loins I use 2 days of cure per inch of thickness, the loins I get average 2.5 - 3.5 inches in thickness. If they are oblong, I measure the high point while it rests on the counter, not the widest part of the width; with is generally longer.



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KyNola

Duck & 10.5,
Thanks for your expertise.  I thought the same thing but as I am giving then as gifts and don't want to kill my friends, I just needed some reassurance.  I've done lots of full pork loins for CB and know the times but a one pound tenderloin kind of threw me.  Oh by the way, I have another 12 pounds of pork tenderloins I will be marinating and then grilling on my Holland Grill for Xmas dinner.

Deb, I'm glad to know that I was able to assist you!  The tons of info on the forum continues to amaze me.  My friends think I am a smoking genius.  If they only knew....

KyNola

KyNola

Habs,
Thank you for your reply!  Just needed your reassurance.

KyNola

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Quote from: KyNola on December 20, 2008, 02:04:12 PM
Duck & 10.5,
Thanks for your expertise.  I thought the same thing but as I am giving then as gifts and don't want to kill my friends, I just needed some reassurance.  I've done lots of full pork loins for CB and know the times but a one pound tenderloin kind of threw me.  Oh by the way, I have another 12 pounds of pork tenderloins I will be marinating and then grilling on my Holland Grill for Xmas dinner.

Deb, I'm glad to know that I was able to assist you!  The tons of info on the forum continues to amaze me.  My friends think I am a smoking genius.  If they only knew....

KyNola

You know, we're practically neighbors......don't be a stranger after you get them done on the Holland.  If you do make it up, I'll wrap a present for you  ;D

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