Smoked Pork Tenderloin [Charcoal Grill]
Pork tenderloin is a beautifully simple meat to smoke for weeknight dinners. It’s lean, tender, and soaks up smoky flavors like a dream. Best of all, it can be cooked in just one hour on your charcoal grill!
Servings: 2
Equipment
- 1-2 applewood smoking chunks
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Pork Dry Rub
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp dried onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your charcoal grill to 225°F (107°C). Make sure it is set up for 2-zone indirect cooking, with the coals sat to one side.
- Place 1-2 chunks of apple smoking wood on the coals as it warms up. Set up a grill thermometer on the indirect side to gauge ambient cooking temperature.
- While your grill warms up, trim the pork tenderloin. Remove any silverskin or excess fat. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine dry rub ingredients. Use a fork to remove or crush any lumps that form.
- Apply dry rub across the pork surface, covering all sides. Work the rub into any folds or crevices on the pork’s surface.
- Place the pork tenderloin on your grill’s grates on the indirect side. Close the lid. Smoke until the pork tenderloin's internal temperature is 135-140°F (57-60°C), approximately 45-60 minutes.
- With a basting brush, lightly baste the pork tenderloin in BBQ sauce. Cover all sides evenly.
- Place pork tenderloin back on grill grates. Smoke until internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C).
- Remove pork tenderloin from smoker and place on chopping board. Slice into ½-inch thick medallions and serve immediately.