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Quick Smoked Pork Tenderloin

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1.5 hours
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This quick smoked pork tenderloin recipe combines tender pork with a flavorful blend of spices and a hint of smokiness. It’s a perfect dish for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prep the pork: Season the pork tenderloin with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Smoke the pork: Heat a smoker to 225°F and smoke the pork tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 1-1.5 hours.
  3. Rest and slice: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve drizzled with melted butter.

Notes

  • Adjust the smoking time based on the thickness of the pork tenderloin.
  • Feel free to customize the spice blend to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg