Description
This smoked pork tenderloin recipe is sweet, smoky, and gives you a perfectly pink pork tenderloin that your family will beg you to make again.
Ingredients
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- 1 Pork Tenderloin
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Set the smoker to an internal temperature of 225°F and preheat the grill with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Add wood pellets to the grill
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the package it came in. Rinse it with cold water. Dry it using a paper towel.
- Using a sharp knife, remove excess external fat and any silverskin from the tenderloin.
- Once the tenderloin is dry, pour olive oil over the tenderloin, coating it thoroughly.
- Mix all of the dry spices together in a small mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle your homemade pork rub on all sides of the tenderloin.
- After thoroughly covering the tenderloin, use tongs to place the tenderloin onto the grill grates.
- Smoke for around 1 ½ hours until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Remove the tenderloin from the smoker. Allow it to rest for five minutes for even redistribution of the juices.
- Top with sauce, if desired.
- Slice into medallions and serve alongside your favorite sides!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American