Smoked Pork Loin
This sweet and smoky Pork Loin done on the smoker. It is moist and flavorful and feeds the entire family or a small crowd. So fire up your smoker and give it a try.
Equipment
- 1 smoker
- apple flavored wood chips *recommended
Ingredients
- 5-6 lb pork loin
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup pork rub
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225℉
- Dry the pork loin and trim excess fat off the fat cap, leaving ¼" thickness
- In a diagonal pattern, score the fat cap down to the meat about ¼ of an inch
- Rub the loin with the olive oil
- Season liberally with the rub
- Let rest for 30 minutes, before putting on the smoker
- Place the seasoned loin directly on the grates of the smoker and insert your meat thermometer
- Close the lid and smoke until an internal temperature of 145℉ is reached
- Remove the roast from the smoker and tent with foil and let rest for 15 minutes to redistribute the juices.
- Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes.