Smoked Pork Loin – Simply Home Cooked

This Smoked Pork Loin is super juicy and tender with a sweet and smoky flavor that’s delicious. Seasoned with spicy chili powder, garlic powder, and smoky paprika, it has amazing flavor.

Recipe Details

This Smoked Pork Loin is everything you could want, from the smoky flavor to the juicy insides. Smoking gives it amazing flavor and it’s the perfect dish for serving at parties or on summer nights.

• TASTE: Smoky, garlicky, sweet, and a little spicy, this pork loin has got so much flavor. The smoky crust is a nice complement to the savory meat.
• TEXTURE: The pork has a seasoned crust on the outside and tender, moist meat on the inside.
• TIME: It takes just 8 minutes to prep, and 3 hours to smoke.
• EASE: This is a really easy recipe to use in your smoker. With just some pantry basics, you can have an amazing smoked pork loin in a matter of hours.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Mustard- This helps the seasonings adhere to the pork.
• Brown sugar- This adds a layer of sweetness to the meat.
• Seasonings- Paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder add smoky, spicy, and pungent flavors to this pork loin. Salt and black pepper are also added for more flavor.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Substitute olive oil- In place of the mustard, you can use olive oil. Just make sure to pat the pork dry well because oil and water don’t mix.
• Add bacon- Wrap the loin in bacon for a deliciously savory and salty layer that locks in moisture.
• Substitute the brown sugar- Use maple syrup or honey in place of the brown sugar for sweetness that avoids refined sugars.
• Add apple cider vinegar- Using this on the pork loin gives it tangy flavor while also tenderizing the meat.

How to Make Smoked Pork Loin

• Preheat the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Dry and trim the pork. Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Trim any excess fat on the top that is more than 1/4 inch thick.
• Make the rub. Prepare your seasoning by combining the brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small prep bowl.
• Add mustard and seasoning mix to the pork. Rub all sides of the pork with mustard. Now sprinkle the seasoning rub all over the pork loin and pat it in with your hands.

Pro Tip: You won’t taste the mustard after it’s smoked, but if you don’t like mustard, you can use olive oil as a binder instead.

• Smoke it. Place the seasoned pork loin directly onto the smoker grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. It can take up to 3 hours to fully cook this pork depending on the thickness of the meat. Cook the pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Let it rest. Transfer the roast from the smoker to a large plate or cutting board and cover with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice against the grain with a sharp knife and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Preheat the smoker- Doing this gets it up to temp before you add the meat so it is hot enough to create an outer crust rather than just steaming the meat.
• Pat the pork loin dry- Patting off extra moisture makes it easier for the mustard and spices to stick to the meat.
• Trim the fat- Excess fat doesn’t taste good so anything more than 1/4 inch thick should be trimmed off. Some fat adds moisture, but too much is not tasty.
• Check the meat temp for doneness- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat to know when it is fully cooked.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

This Smoked Pork Loin recipe is so easy and tasty with its smoky flavors and juicy meat. Serve it with salads, vegetables, potatoes, or grains.

• Grains: Serve this with some Wild Rice, Quinoa Fried Rice, Wild Brown Rice, or Hibachi Fried Rice.
• Salad: Pair this pork tenderloin with a Warm Broccoli Salad, Spinach Salad, Couscous Arugula Salad, or Tri Color Pasta Salad (VIDEO).
• Vegetables: Enjoy this Smoked Pork Loin with Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, or Air Fryer Green Beans.
• Potatoes: Serve it with Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: You can prepare the seasoning mix ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature until you’re ready to rub the pork.

Storing: Store this Smoked Pork Loin in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the oven or microwave.

Freeze: Freeze this pork loin wrapped in foil and plastic wrap, or in a freezer safe container, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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Full Recipe Instructions

Smoked Pork Loin

This Smoked Pork Loin is tender and juicy with a sweet and smoky flavor. Its seasoned crust is so delicious.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 8 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 414kcal

Instructions

• Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Trim any excess fat on the top that is more than 1/4 inch thick.

• Prepare your seasoning by combining the brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small prep bowl.

• Rub all sides of the pork with mustard. Tip: you won’t taste the mustard after it’s smoked, but if you don’t like mustard, you can use olive oil as a binder instead.

• Now sprinkle the seasoning rub all over the pork loin and pat it in with your hands.

• Place the seasoned pork loin directly onto the smoker grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. It can take up to 3 hours to fully cook this pork depending on the thickness of the meat. Cook the pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat.

• Transfer the roast from the smoker to a large plate or cutting board and cover with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 1163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

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