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smoked pork loin

Easy smoked pork loin is juicy and tender!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
resting time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8

ingredients

Smoked Pork Loin
  • 4-5 lbs pork loin or pork loin roast
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
Dry Rub
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika regular paprika works too
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to trim the fat cap until only a thin layer remains (about 1/4-inch thick). You can also ask your butcher to trim it for you.
  • Preheat smoker to 225˚F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and ground cumin.
  • Rub the pork with oil all over. Spread the dry rub all on all sides in an even layer.
  • Place pork loin on the preheated smoker. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches about 141˚F to 143˚F. This will take anywhere from 2 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on how thick the cut of meat is. Be sure to use a meat thermometer or probe thermometer to measure the internal temperature.
  • Remove from the smoker and let rest on a cutting board for 15 to 20 minutes. This resting time will allow the pork to come to 145˚F.
  • Slice and serve warm.

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nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 3670mg | Potassium: 944mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
Calories: 426kcal
Cuisine: BBQ
Category: Main Course, Main Dish