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Apple Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

Impress your guests with this incredibly juicy and flavorful Apple Smoked Pork Loin! Ready in under 3 hours, this recipe skips the all-day smoke for perfectly medium-done pork, bursting with smoky apple goodness. Learn the difference between a pork loin and tenderloin, and discover how to achieve restaurant-quality results at home with our easy-to-follow instructions and delicious apple-cinnamon sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 962.8 kcal
Protein 180g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Smoked Pork Loin

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 - 3 lbs pork loin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

110g

Carbs

0g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Very Low Carbs Main Dish Pork American Southwestern United States Easy Dietary Comfort Food High Protein Low Carb High In Something Low In Something Meat Pork Loins Taste Mood 4 Hours Or Less