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Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Pork Tenderloin

By Traeger Kitchen

Give your pork a sweet and smoky kick. These tenderloins are marinated in a sweet honey and thyme mixture, then smoked to perfection over aromatic applewood pellets.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

1 Hrs
30 Min

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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1/2 Cupapple juice
3 Tablespoonhoney, warmed
3 TablespoonTraeger Pork & Poultry Rub
1/4 Cupbrown sugar
2 Tablespoonfresh thyme leaves
1/2 Tablespoonblack pepper
2 (1-1/2 lb) pork tenderloins, silverskin removed
Units of Measurement:
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Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Step

  • Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the apple juice, honey, Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub, brown sugar, thyme, and black pepper.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup apple juice

    • 3 Tablespoon honey, warmed

    • 3 Tablespoon Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub

    • 1/4 Cup brown sugar

    • 2 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

    • 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper

  • Step 2

    Add the tenderloins to the bowl with the marinade. Turn the pork to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator and marinate for 2-3 hours.

    Ingredients
    • 2  (1-1/2 lb) pork tenderloins, silverskin removed

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    00:15

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 4


    Insert the meat thermometer into the center of a tenderloin. Place the tenderloins directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 145℉, 1 to 2 hours. (The time will vary depending on the size of the tenderloins, your grill, and the weather.)

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    145 ˚F / 63 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 5

    Remove the tenderloins from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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