Smoked BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Juicy, flavorful, delicious pork tenderloin covered in an amazing BBQ sauce, and smoked to perfection.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2, 1 -1 1/2 lb Pork Tenderloins Silverskin removed
Rub
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
Marinade
- 1/2 cup Apple Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 Tablespoons Chipotle powder optional
Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons dry mustard
- 1 Tablespoon horseradish sauce
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Instructions
Rub:
- Mix rub ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
- Dry pork tenderloin with a paper towel.
- Rub with pork rub.
- Let sit in fridge for 30 minutes.
Marinade:
- In a large bowl, add the apple juice, honey, and chipotle, whisk to combine.
- Add pork loins to the bowl with the marinade, and make sure it is coated.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and let marinate for 2-3 hours.
Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients for BBQ sauce in a sauce pan, and heat over medium heat, Stir and cook for 5-10 minutes until cooked down and thickened to desired thickness.
Cook:
- When ready to cook, set the temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Place the pork loin directly on the grill grate and cook/smoke until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours*.
- Once the roast his 130 degrees, slather in sauce. And continue cooking until it reaches 145 degrees F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
*Cook times will vary depending on set and ambient temperatures.