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Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Laurel Perry
The sweet, savory, and smokey spice rub infuses pork with lots of flavor! Smoking pork loin is surprisingly simple, so it's great any time of the week!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

  • Smoker OR
  • Grill AND
  • Smoker Box

Ingredients

For the Rub

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 225°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
  • In a small bowl, stir together all the rub ingredients.
    ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    pork seasoning rub in a glass bowl.
  • Pat the roast dry. Trim off any excess fat down to ¼ inch.
    4 pound boneless pork loin roast
    a raw pork loin roast on a cutting board with a knife.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and liberally season on all sides.
    Olive oil
    a trimmed raw pork loin roast on a cutting board drizzled in olive oil.
  • Place the roast on your grill and smoke for 60-90 minutes or until the pork reaches 145°F.
    smoked pork loin roast seasoned with a dry rub on a wooden cutting board.
  • Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    foil-wrapped pork loin on a baking sheet.

Video

Notes

  • Look for a pork loin with an even pink color and firm, white fat.
  • Use a sweet, fruity wood like apple or cherry for the best flavor.
  • Smoke the roast fat-side-up to keep it moist.
  • Let the roast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.
  • Slices against the grain for tender slices.
Storage: Store smoked pork loin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66pound | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 1205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg