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Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

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Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4.92 lbs Pork Loin

Dry Rub

  • 1 tbsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
  • 1 tbsp Diamond crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp Cumin

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Fruit Preserves

Instructions

  • Remove the pork loin from vacuum packaging.
    4.92 lbs Pork Loin
  • Place the pork loin on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel, then apply your dry rub. The goal is to cover all surfaces of the meat (including edges).
    1 tbsp paprika, 2 tbsp turbinado sugar, 1 tbsp Diamond crystal kosher salt, 1/2 tbsp freshly cracked pepper, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tsp granulated garlic, 1 tbsp dry mustard, 1 tsp Cumin
  • Put dry-rubbed pork loin on a plate and in the fridge while you prepare your smoker.

Smoking the Pork Loin

  • Get your smoker to 225 - 250F.
  • Once the smoker has stabilized, place a cherry wood chunk on the coals.
  • Bring the pork loin outside and place in the cool zone of the smoker - opposite of your fire.

Searing the Pork Loin

  • Monitor the internal temperature of the pork loin. Once the thickest part of the loin reaches 140-145F, take off to rest while you get your grill to 350F.
  • Once at 350F, sear for 30-60 seconds on both sides.
    Then take off to rest.

Glaze with a Simple Syrup

  • This is optional.
    In a pot over medium heat combine sugar and water and some fruit preserves.
    Combine until the sugar is dissolved and the preserves are well combined.
    DO NOT let this mixture boil.
    Once combined allow to cool and transfer to a glass jar or bottle.
    1 cup Water, 1 tbsp Fruit Preserves, 1 cup White Sugar
  • Then glaze the pork loin with a little bit of the simple syrup while it's resting.

Slicing the Pork Loin

  • The grain runs length wise - slice vertically, against the grain.