Apple Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Smoked Pork Loin

• Onion Powder
• Paprika
• Salt
• White Pepper
• Ground Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• 2-3 lb boneless pork loin

How to Make Apple Smoked Pork Loin

1. **Prepare the Dry Rub:** (Recipe for dry rub would need to be added here. Example: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper)
2. **Prep the Pork Loin:** Remove all membrane and excess fat from a 2-3 lb pork loin.
3. **Oil and Season:** Rub the pork loin with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then generously apply the dry rub, ensuring even coverage.
4. **Smoke the Loin:** Place the seasoned pork loin in your smoker, preheated to 225°F (107°C). Smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F (68°C) using applewood chips.
5. **Rest & Prepare Sauce:** Remove the pork loin from the smoker and let it rest, loosely tented with foil and a kitchen towel, for 15 minutes. While the pork rests, prepare the apple cinnamon sauce.
6. **Apple Cinnamon Sauce:** Finely chop 2 large (or 3 medium) sweet apples (about 2 cups chopped). In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, paprika, salt, and white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar.
7. **Simmer the Sauce:** Bring the apple mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until apples are tender (about 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
8. **Serve:** Slice the rested pork loin and serve generously topped with the warm apple cinnamon sauce.