Smoked Pork Recipes
Click For Larger View There are lots of pork cuts that can be smoked. Pork loins and tenderloins, shoulders and shanks, fresh hams and picnics, pork chops and steaks; all are great cooked in the meat smoker. You might even try smoking up a batch of neck bones sometime. I did, and they're pretty tasty. You have to work to eat 'em, but they do taste good!And pork is inexpensive, too. I just bought a pair on really nice pork shoulder picnics for $1.19 per pound. (time of this writing: August 9, 2008) Granted, it takes $8.00 worth of charcoal to cook 'em, but it's worth it! Smoked Pork RecipesNow that I've got your attention, why not check out one or two of my smoker recipes for pork? Down a little further you'll find informative pages related to smoking pork that should be helpful in your quest for the perfect smoked pork!North Carolina Pulled Pork - Pulled pork is traditionally shredded pork shoulder meat, but smaller cuts can be used. Pork butts and picnics are both good candidates for pulled pork sandwiches. This recipe uses a traditional vinegar sauce for tangy flavor. Easy Smoked Ham Recipe - Next time you buy a precooked ham, try heating it up in the smoker. You'll be surprised how much better a ham tastes when it's seasoned a little and given an extra shot of smoke flavor! Homemade Bacon Recipe - This bacon is much less fatty that pork belly bacon. A pork loin is cured, then smoked at a low temperature to add smokey goodness. Fried up for breakfast or dinner, this makes a really tasty bacon. Apple Smoked Pork Loin - This is one cut of pork you don't smoke to falling-apart tenderness. When the internal temperature reaches 155F, it's ready to serve. Smoked Pork Chops - Marinated in a fruity brine, these chops take on great flavor. A light smokiness is all these pork chops need. The Pork Picnic Shoulder - Learn all about pork picnics and the best ways to cook 'em. Since they contain quite a bit of connective tissue, they require long smoking times. But ooh, the taste! How to Prepare a Picnic Shoulder - Getting a picnic shoulder ready for the smoker is as easy as rinsing, trimming and seasoning. You can do it! Smoking Pork Picnics - Learn the ins and outs of smoking pork picnics. Temperatures, smoking time, basting, resting and serving are all covered. Pork Recipes - If you like pork, you'll like these pork recipes. In case you didn't know it, Pork Rules!
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