07/09/2026
My FIRST Smoke Ever… Did I Get Lucky or Did I Actually Nail It? 😂🔥🐖
Decided to jump into smoking and picked up an 8.9 lb pork loin from Costco. Broke it down into chops and kept a good-sized section for the smoker.
Used hickory lump charcoal with applewood chunks, held the smoker around 250°F, and let it ride for about 4 hours until it hit 145–150°F internal. After a 30-minute rest, it was time to slice!
The flavor, smoke, and tenderness turned out way better than expected. 😍🔥
Now I’m officially hooked—what should I smoke next? Brisket, ribs, pork butt, or something else? 👇💨