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Swine Backstrap #7268872 08/27/18 04:57 PM
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My roommate shot a pig 2 days ago and we have a couple backstraps to cook over the next week. I have a general idea for a recipe, but I wanted to see if y'all have any recipes that y'all swear by. We have a traeger, fryer, gas grill, and skillet so I feel like we can do anything. The idea I originally had was to blend onions, bell peppers, cilantro, jalapenos, and cream cheese into a nice spread. Then pound the backstrap out about a half inch thick and coat that spread all over it. After that, wrap it like a cinnamon roll, wrap it in bacon, then chunk it on the traeger (just don't know what temperature yet). Do y'all approve of that or should I try something different? I appreciate the help!


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DON'T pound it... that will ruin it. Look at my other post.

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Originally Posted By: mattyg06
DON'T pound it... that will ruin it. Look at my other post.
Which post are you referring to? Thanks for the warning


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I would imagine that would be good. Here's one of my fav's

marinade: olive oil, soy sauce, honey, sliced onion, fresh rosemary garlic, and pepper. Cut back strap into pork chops, or drop it in marinade whole. Marinade for at least 24 hours. Grill.

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Originally Posted By: B Razorback
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DON'T pound it... that will ruin it. Look at my other post.
Which post are you referring to? Thanks for the warning


'Sous Vide Que' Hog Backstrap

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Pan fried is hard to beat.

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how big of a hog?

I've done similar mixture but butterflied the backstrap lengthwise, stuffed the middle, then rolled back to a backstrap shape, then wrapped in bacon. smoked at 225* until internal temp was 155*. Then cross cut into 1" thick slices.

my biggest concern with wrapping like you described would be all the stuffing mix would leak out while on the smoker but might work OK in a skillet.


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Originally Posted By: PMK
how big of a hog?

I've done similar mixture but butterflied the backstrap lengthwise, stuffed the middle, then rolled back to a backstrap shape, then wrapped in bacon. smoked at 225* until internal temp was 155*. Then cross cut into 1" thick slices.

my biggest concern with wrapping like you described would be all the stuffing mix would leak out while on the smoker but might work OK in a skillet.


Yes. Butterfly rather than pound

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Cut it in 1/2" thick, soak in milk, put in frig until ready to fry. Take it from frig and dredge in flour and fry. Very good and better with white gravy.

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Originally Posted By: B Razorback
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DON'T pound it... that will ruin it. Look at my other post.
Which post are you referring to? Thanks for the warning
I think he wants you to boil it.

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DON'T pound it... that will ruin it. Look at my other post.
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I think he wants you to boil it.


You boil carnitas not loin and there are much better cuts of meat for carnitas than loin.

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Originally Posted By: PMK
how big of a hog?

I've done similar mixture but butterflied the backstrap lengthwise, stuffed the middle, then rolled back to a backstrap shape, then wrapped in bacon. smoked at 225* until internal temp was 155*. Then cross cut into 1" thick slices.

my biggest concern with wrapping like you described would be all the stuffing mix would leak out while on the smoker but might work OK in a skillet.

The pig was around 50-75 pounds. I'm new to this, but I feel like an internal temp of 155 is too low?


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Also, what kind of rub do y'all recommend?


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Guess I am not that picky about it. Chicken fried is great. Another good way is to slice it thin or pound it out and soak in Tiger Sauce for a day. Wrap a piece around a jalepeno slice, bacon wrap that and grill til done.


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Might have to try some of these I usually go the lazy route and make pulled pork.


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Originally Posted By: B Razorback
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how big of a hog?

I've done similar mixture but butterflied the backstrap lengthwise, stuffed the middle, then rolled back to a backstrap shape, then wrapped in bacon. smoked at 225* until internal temp was 155*. Then cross cut into 1" thick slices.

my biggest concern with wrapping like you described would be all the stuffing mix would leak out while on the smoker but might work OK in a skillet.

The pig was around 50-75 pounds. I'm new to this, but I feel like an internal temp of 155 is too low?


Nah, pork is fine with a little red still inside. Cook it to 165 if you don’t feel comfortable with 155


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how big of a hog?

I've done similar mixture but butterflied the backstrap lengthwise, stuffed the middle, then rolled back to a backstrap shape, then wrapped in bacon. smoked at 225* until internal temp was 155*. Then cross cut into 1" thick slices.

my biggest concern with wrapping like you described would be all the stuffing mix would leak out while on the smoker but might work OK in a skillet.

The pig was around 50-75 pounds. I'm new to this, but I feel like an internal temp of 155 is too low?


Nah, pork is fine with a little red still inside. Cook it to 165 if you don’t feel comfortable with 155


Eat it at 140 and you will never want to cook it again up to 155.

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agree, I used to go to 165 minimum but it was always very dry and usually tough .... USDA new recommendation is 145 but I tend to still go a bit higher on feral pork just to be on the safe side.


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I just made a batch of jerky from a backstop and it was delightful!


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The best way to prevent trichinellosis is to cook meat to safe temperatures. A food thermometer should be used to measure the internal temperature of cooked meat. Do not sample meat until it is cooked. USDA recommends the following for meat preparation.

For Whole Cuts of Meat (excluding poultry and wild game)
Cook to at least 145° F (63° C) as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat, then allow the meat to rest* for three minutes before carving or consuming.

For Ground Meat (including wild game, excluding poultry)
Cook to at least 160° F (71° C); ground meats do not require a rest* time.

For All Wild Game (whole cuts and ground)
Cook to at least 160° F (71° C).

For All Poultry (whole cuts and ground)
Cook to at least 165° F (74° C), and for whole poultry allow the meat to rest* for three minutes before carving or consuming.

*According to USDA, “A ‘rest time’ is the amount of time the product remains at the final temperature, after it has been removed from a grill, oven, or other heat source. During the three minutes after meat is removed from the heat source, its temperature remains constant or continues to rise, which destroys pathogens.”

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Originally Posted By: TexasTURhunter
The best way to prevent trichinellosis is to cook meat to safe temperatures. A food thermometer should be used to measure the internal temperature of cooked meat. Do not sample meat until it is cooked. USDA recommends the following for meat preparation.


For All Wild Game (whole cuts and ground)
Cook to at least 160° F (71° C).


*According to USDA, “A ‘rest time’ is the amount of time the product remains at the final temperature, after it has been removed from a grill, oven, or other heat source. During the three minutes after meat is removed from the heat source, its temperature remains constant or continues to rise, which destroys pathogens.”


The above is why I don't let the govt 'think' for me.

You might as well throw away all wild game if 'needs' to be cooked to 160.

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