Description
A tender and flavorful smoked pork loin that boasts a perfect balance of spices and a delightful smoky aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork loin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Wood chips for smoking
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Mix your spices: In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare the pork: Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork loin.
- Get smoking: Place the pork loin in the preheated smoker and add wood chips.
- Monitor the time: Smoke the pork for about 3-4 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the meat: Remove from smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and savor: Slice the pork loin and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the spice rub a day in advance. Customize the spice levels to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg