Tender Smoked Pork Tenderloin - A step by step guide on how to smoke a tender, juicy pork tenderloin. The pork tenderloin and seasoned, seared, then cooked low and slow to perfection. Serve sliced with your favorite grilling side dishes.
If you are looking for an easy way to smoke a pork tenderloin with a tender, juicy end result - this is it. The key to a tender smoked pork is cooking the pork low and slow until your preferred doneness.
First, the pork is seared on high to give you a nice crust. Then, we turn the smoker down to low heat to finish the cooking process. This recipe calls for a two pound pork tenderloin. You can easily double the recipe.
Serve smoked pork with your favorite grilling side dishes like creamy coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, and more. I'll link a few of my favorite sides for you below.
Ingredients You Need To Make Smoked Pork Tenderloin:
Pork Tenderloin - We use one 2 lb pound pork tenderloin in this recipe. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you can easily double this recipe and use two pork tenderloins.
Seasonings - Salt, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne, Sugar, Turmeric.
Oil - To lightly oil the meat to prevent it from sticking to the grill while cooking. We use avocado oil but you can use canola or vegetable oil as well.
How To Smoke A Pork Tenderloin:
Prepare your smoker by heating to 450-475 degrees.
Oil pork roast on all sides, then rub all over with seasoning blend.
Insert meat thermometer probe directly into the side/center of the pork. Place pork on the center of the grill. Sear on all sides until lightly browned.
Turn your smoker down to 225 degrees and continue cooking pork until internal temperature reaches 145-150 degrees.
When done, remove pork from the grill and transfer to a cutting board. Allow the pork to cool slightly before slicing and serving with your favorite side dishes.
Tools To Have On Hand For This Recipe:
Meat Thermometer - To check the temperature of your pork while smoking.
Pellet Grill - For smoking your pork tenderloin on.
Measuring Spoons - To properly measure all of your ingredients.
Tongs or Grill Gloves - To handle the pork without burning your hands.
Wood Pellets - Finally, you will need wood pellets for your smoker. We used a blend of oak, hickory, maple and cherry.
Side Dishes To Serve With Smoked Pork Tenderloin:
- Creamy Macaroni Salad
- Classic American Potato Salad
- Simple Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Classic Coleslaw
- BBQ Bacon Baked Beans
More Smoked Meat Recipes:
- How To Smoke A Beef Chuck Roast
- Guide To Smoked Pork Shoulder
- Smoked Pork Sandwich
- Smoked Pulled Beef Sliders
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 lb. Pork Tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric
Instructions
- Prepare your smoker by heating to 450-475 degrees.
- Oil pork roast on all sides, then rub all over with seasoning blend.
- Insert meat thermometer probe directly into the side/center of the pork. Place pork on the center of the grill. Sear on all sides until lightly browned.
- Turn your smoker down to 225 degrees and continue cooking pork until internal temperature reaches 145-150 degrees.
- When done, remove pork from the grill and transfer to a cutting board. Allow the pork to cool slightly before slicing and serving with your favorite side dishes.
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