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Title: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Maineac on September 23, 2017, 05:07:29 PM
Recently, I had the pleasure of cooking a pretty special piece of meat and being new here I thought I would share this cook.

Last Xmas my BIL gave my wife and I a Prime Rib of Pork from Snake River Farms.  I had an idea that this might be a memorable piece of meat so I was saving it for something special.  Well, it seemed like that was never going to happen and I didn't want him to think that we had forgotten it so last week I decided it was high time.  He and his wife were free so a cook date was set.

I thawed the 7.7 pound roast and coated it with the rub recommended by SRF - Then I vacuum sealed it for an overnight in the fridge.

The next morning after an hour on the counter I cranked up the MAK and applied some smoke for 35 min. and then cranked it to 335*.  I pulled it at 135* IT in the thickest part (SRF recommendation) at the 2 hr. 15 min. mark.  I tented loosely for 25 min. and started carving.  The minute I hit it with the knife I knew it was tender and it cut easy peasie.

So in the end two 69-yr olds and two 71-yr olds thought it was the best tasting pork we had ever eaten.  It really was OMG good!  I have already started saving for another roast.

It's a shame that we have bred all the fat and flavor out of our pigs.  This was so different from the pork available locally now that it was like night and day, a huge difference. 

Anyway, if you ever have the opportunity to eat some Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork, don't pass it up.  Thanks for looking.

(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/pork%20recd.jpg)

(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/pork%20recd%20back.jpg)

Rubbed and ready on the MAK -
(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/smoke%20on%20mak.jpg)

Ready to rest -
(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/cooked.jpg)

5 ribs missing -
(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/plattered.jpg)

Leftovers the next day -
(http://www.deansmiley.com/Files/MAK/Prime%20Rib%20of%20Pork/leftovers.jpg)

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Quadman750 on September 23, 2017, 05:28:37 PM
Oh Boy that looks good, I do not trim my cuts either
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: pmillen on September 23, 2017, 08:12:56 PM
It looks superb. 

For those of you who may want to shop for one, it's also called a bone-in pork loin.  It's the center section of a pork loin.
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Kristin Meredith on September 24, 2017, 08:31:01 AM
Really fine cook and great looking plate at the end!
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: pz on September 24, 2017, 01:26:00 PM
Sure looks good - I've never done one but will give it a go one of these days
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Maineac on September 25, 2017, 04:54:41 PM
Thanks all for the comments. Much appreciated. Do try Kurobuta if you ever get the chance; you won't regret it.
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: rgold01 on October 17, 2017, 11:03:20 AM
that looks fantastic makes me want to go and try one  :bbq:
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Old Smokey on October 17, 2017, 05:51:19 PM
Dang you OP. Now I have to go shopping for some of that expensive Snake River Farms meat.   :)
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Saddleman on January 16, 2018, 08:55:17 PM
 That looks great and it makes my mouth water.  :clap: Thanks Dan
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: urnmor on January 16, 2018, 10:30:20 PM
Looks great and you being from Maine I am wondering if you cook lobster on your grill?
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: triplebq on January 18, 2018, 07:10:34 PM
I would love to try one!
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: yorkdude on January 19, 2018, 07:40:16 AM
That truly looks fantastic. I totally agree about breeding the fat out of pork, what a shame.
Very nicely done.
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Canadian John on January 19, 2018, 11:34:55 AM
 Excellent indeed..The above posts cover it. ;)
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Woody on April 18, 2018, 08:54:55 PM
My Costco get these in a lesser quality but still delicious, Hormel pork rib roast.  Can't go wrong for $2.99/lb.
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: CubsNut on December 31, 2018, 02:11:32 PM
Looks terrific! 
Not Berkshire pork, but Costco carries racks of pork during the Thanksgiving-New Year period every year.  They'll be gone soon.  Cooking one today that's been in the freezer from last January.
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: Bentley on December 31, 2018, 03:18:07 PM
I missed this on the 1st go round.  So if the bones are "Frenched" and it is tied in circle, that is a Crown Roast?
Title: Re: A special cook - Prime rib of pork
Post by: pmillen on December 31, 2018, 05:13:07 PM
I love these things.  My recipe is posted here (https://pelletfan.com/index.php?topic=280.0).