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Two pork tenderloins in a smoker.

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked loin, smoked pork tenderloin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Curing in the fridge: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Victor
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Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork tenderloin Two 1.5-lb pieces

Dry rub

  • 2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 tsp black pepper coarsley ground
  • 2 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder or granulated onion
  • 1 tsp coriander powder

Instructions

  • Mix the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Apply the rub evenly, patting down to make it stick to the meat.
  • Place the seasoned tenderloins on a baking sheet fitted with a cooling rack. Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, uncovered.
  • Preheat the smoker to 225F - 250F. Smoke the tenderloins over cherrywood smoke until the internal temperature reaches 145F, about 1.5 hours.
  • Remove the cooked tenderlions from the smoker, wrap in butcher paper and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg