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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 and smoked to perfection over aromatic applewood pellets.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

1 Hrs
30 Min

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

Units of Measurement:
main
1/2 Cup apple juice
3 Tablespoon honey
3 Tablespoon Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
1/4 Cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoon thyme leaves
1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
2 (1-1/2 lb) pork tenderloins, silverskin removed

Step

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  • 1

    For the Marinade: In a large bowl, add the apple juice, honey (warmed), Traeger Pork & Poultry rub, brown sugar, thyme leaves and black pepper. Whisk to combine.

  • 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.

  • 3

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

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    00:15

  • 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

  • 5

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

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