Smoking Pork Loin
Learn how to smoking pork loin perfectly with our detailed guide, including timing, temperature, and expert tips.
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30min - 1h30min
Cook Time
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
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225°F / 105°C
Smoker Temperature
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0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Portion Weight
Per adult serving
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145-160°F / 65-70°C
Internal Temperature
Safe to Well Done
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Prepare smoker for 225°F / 105°C
- 2Apply mustard binder to pork loin
- 3Season with dry rub all over
- 4Place in smoker fat-side up
- 5Smoke 1h - 3h30min depending on weight (2-5 lb / 1-2.5 kg)
- 6Spritz with apple juice every hour
- 7Check internal temperature reaches 145°F / 65°C
- 8Wrap in foil and rest 15 minutes
- 9Slice and serve with bbq sauce
Expert Tips for Smoking
- 💡Apple or cherry wood complements pork
- 💡Inject with brine for extra moisture
- 💡Can wrap in foil at 120°F / 50°C to speed cooking
- 💡Let smoke ring develop before wrapping
Pork Loin Temperature Guide
| Doneness | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | 145°F / 65°C | Slightly pink center is acceptable |
| Well Done | 160°F / 70°C | No pink remaining, fully cooked through |
Pork Loin Safety Guidelines
Important food safety practices when handling and cooking pork loin.
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Cook to proper internal temperature
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Use food thermometer
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Remember
When in doubt, use a food thermometer. It's the only reliable way to ensure your pork loin is safely cooked and delicious.
Other Ways to Cook Pork Loin
🐷Pork Loin
🍗
Roasting⏱️
Cook Time
15min - 50min
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
⚖️
Weight Range
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
🔥
Oven Temperature
345°F / 175°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done
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🐷Pork Loin
🔥
Grilling⏱️
Cook Time
15min - 50min
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
⚖️
Weight Range
0.75-2.5 lb / 0.3-1 kg
🔥
Grill Temperature
Medium
350-400°F / 177-204°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done
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