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Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 6 people
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Smoker OR
  • Grill AND
  • Smoker Box

Ingredients

  • 4 pound boneless pork loin roast
  • Olive oil

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.

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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