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Default Comparison of roast pork- report on finding

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
> "Nonnymus" > wrote in message
> > Well, we had our little experiment and the results were what I'd expected.
> > The butt won hands down when it came to making a sandwich. I made the two
> > sandwiches my favorite way, using hot dog buns, slaw and spicy vinegar
> > topping. The one made using my friend's roasted and pulled loin was
> > mushy, had no bark and lacked any smoke flavor.

>
> I'm not sure what the goal really was. Sort of like comparing apples and
> oranges to see which makes the best orange juice. Or saying a Ferrari is a
> lousy car compared to the Family Truckster because you can't fit four sheet
> of plywood in it. They each have a place.
>
> Butt is made for pulled pork. Loins make good sandwiches, but it is not
> meant for barbecue. Slice it thin with mayo and a slice of tomato and you
> have a good sandwich. Or in gravy for a hot pork sandwich.


I don't know, loin / tenderloin does well marinated or rubbed and
lightly smoked, particularly jerk rubbed. Still sliced, not pulled
though.