MacKenzie Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Into every life must come some rain, Pork loin is cured, rinsed, rested and now is ready to turn into Canadian Bacon. I wanted to try something different for fun so decided I smoke it using the rotisserie. It's on the grill. and after a few minutes I hear thud. So I open the grill to find one loin sitting down on the coals. Made one more attempt of getting the loins securely fastened but I could see this was not going to work, they slip out the sides. I did think about putting one on top of the other but that would mean the touching sides would get no smoke. Decided to stop messing around and put the main rack in with the loins on it. In the second pix and the third one for sure, you can see where I didn't have the reducing rack fastened properly. It is a little late to discover that. I've feed the critters and have my pork on the grill time for breakfast. Always start with a nice smoothie, cranberry juice, yogurt and some fruit and veggies. A little spin and we have... So now I have some time on my hands, let's see what I can find... Out through my kitchen window... A few hours later and I'm pretty excited to see that nice smoked mahogany finish on the Canadian Bacon. My bubble burst. It is soooooooo pale. Well it is at 145F so it's cooked and I'm sure it will taste fine and no one will ever know the difference in a sandwich or on a plate with eggs. You can see the black from when it fell onto the coals. It looks a little different in the kitchen. The texture is fine, the meat is moist and it tastes perfect. End of story, well maybe not I might come back with a sandwich. End of story, well maybe not I might come back with a sandwich. Edited July 15, 2016 by MacKenzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Oh well, those things happen from time to time. Chin up, that bacon look excellent, nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks, Tony. Never say die, that's my motto. Made a quick lunch with the CB and some previously sous vide potatoes. I think I'll wait until tomorrow to slice and package the Canadian Bacon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Nice looking sandwich. Reef's Bistro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 @MacKenzie - this is just like having rink side seats to a really great game! Wonderful pics and the narration is wonderful. I really like the pics of the Canadian Bacon in the kitchen. That's a gorgeous shot! And your little creatures are quite cute. Kudos all 'round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) CK, thanks, that sandwich was extra tasty and I was surprised at how good it was.:) CC, thank you, I couldn't believe where the day went. I looked at my watch thinking it was time to get lunch and it was after 4:00. The day just flew by, guess that's what happens when you're having fun.:) Those humming birds are drinking like crazy now that the babies are hatched and flying. The chipmunks are normally quite shy but they are getting used to me.being around. In fact this morning when I went out to put the feed out one of them came running from the woods. They have a path worn in the grass. They are entertaining. Edited July 16, 2016 by MacKenzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Looks really good Mackenzie. Liked the critters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinD Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) I'm wondering if you had used some kitchen twine spaced a couple of inches apart at the most, to tie and those into a rounded shape would've worked better for you? I know you commented that you did not have the reducer in there properly but even so, I'm thinking that those loins tied into more of a circular shape would not have escape so easily – LOL! I suppose the big question really is this: What did you want the finished product to look like? As I've quickly come to expect from you MacK, outstanding cooking/food pictures combined with the wonderful shots of nature that surrounds you… Edited July 16, 2016 by KevinD Edit for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks, Steve and Kevin. I had fun and it is tasty.:) Yes, I agree with you Kevin about using twine and making them into a round shape and I might just do that the next time. The reason I didn't is that my bread is more the shape of the loin untied. For sure if I tied the two together it would have worked but tied separately and round is appealing. It's great to always have ideas to play with for the next adventure.:) Thanks for the great tips and compliments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Great pics that sandwich looks great things happen we just move on lol Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 That cook makes me proud to be canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) This is for you tinyfish.:) Thanks, Aussie, that's the trick, keep on moving. Edited July 16, 2016 by MacKenzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Wow great pic MacKenzie. That Canadian bacon looks scrumptious. I was telling my friend at breakfast this morning how all the people on this site love to eat and such wonderful food and pictures; every time I see pictures of a cook it makes my mouth water. I'm almost afraid to take pictures because all the ones on this site look so professional. Presentation or in the illustrious words of "CC" the money shot. have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Bruce, don't worry about the pixs post away, we'd like to see what you are cooking. It's like anything you get better with practice just like cooking.:) and thank you for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 You just knew you were going to see more of the Canadian Bacon, didn't you? It was hot here today so the perfect time for a quick and cool lunch. Previously sous vide potatoes to make the salad, some over grown micro green, store bought tomatoes and yesterday's KK cook, Canadian Bacon. It is all sliced, bagged and in the freezer except for a small amount. A good day to eat on the deck so that's what we did. Right in the middle of my dinner I see a big hawk sitting on my bird bath waiting of dinner. Immediately ran to get the camera to take a pix of the hawk. Naturally it flew but all the birds had flown away except these two wood peckers. They were frozen in place, not daring to move a muscle including shutting the mouth. They stays like this for several mins. until they knew the coast was clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 @MacKenzie - that 's a beautifully crafted lite lunch! Kudos to you! I have this thing for raptors, well, all apex predators really. There is a really big female red tailed hawk that lives across the street and will patrol her territory on a regular basis. She's quite the beauty. Here's my Hawk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Thanks, CC, great shot. I don't know what mine was as it was gone by the time I retrieved the camera. Around here the young ones are kind of stupid just yet, but just wait until they get some experience under their belts. Edited July 16, 2016 by MacKenzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuley Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 That Canadian bacon looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks, Shuley. It does taste some good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Looks like Australian bacon is American plus Canadian get the best of both worlds Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
