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Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Learn how to make the most tender Smoked Pork Tenderloin. No marinating needed! Our sweet & spicy dry rub infuses the best flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
- ¼ cup olive oil
Sweet & Spicy Rub
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 14 grams
- 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar 17 grams
- 1 tablespoons sea salt 18 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper 4 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder 3 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder 4 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chili pepper 4 grams
- ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 gram
- ¾ teaspoon cumin 1 gram
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard 1 gram
Instructions
- Trim the silver skin off of the pork tenderloin and any excess fat. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Set on a large plate or pan. Brush all sides of the pork lightly with olive oil. 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin, ¼ cup olive oil
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the rub. 2 tablespoons smoked paprika , 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar , 1 tablespoons sea salt , 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper , 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder , 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder , 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chili pepper, ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¾ teaspoon cumin, ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
- Sprinkle the spice rub on all sides of the pork tenderloin and rub it in gently.
- Set the smoker to 225ºF and preheat for 15 minutes.
- Place the pork tenderloins on the grill grates of the smoker and close the lid.
- Smoke for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145ºF.
- Take the tenderloins off the grill and let them rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve with bbq sauce if desired.
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the pork tenderloin. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
941mg
(39%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1303IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1303IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.