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smoked bbq pork loin
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Smoked BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Juicy, flavorful, delicious pork tenderloin covered in an amazing BBQ sauce, and smoked to perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pork Tenderloin, Smoked BBQ
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal

Equipment

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 Black pepper freshly ground
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1816mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg