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Two pork loin roasts on a plate shown sliced into thick pieces.
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Smoked Pork Loin

Making a smoked pork loin is a simple process anyone can master! This comes out juicy and tender every time. See chart below for cooking temperatures to ensure your pork is cooked based on your preference.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork loin roast, smoked pork, smoked pork loin
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 244kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork loin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  • Add the Kosher salt and spices to a small bowl, and stir to mix into a spice rub.
  • Coat the pork loin roasts in olive oil. Sprinkle with the spice blend and rub into the meat.
  • Add the pork loin roasts onto the smoker grill. Smoke at 225º F for about 1 hour, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of about 130-140º F. *See chart below for pork cooking times.
  • Remove the roasts from the smoker and set on a plate or cutting board. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing.

Notes

Internal Cooking Temperature for Pork

Rare: It is not recommended to cook or eat pork cooked rare.
Medium rare: remove at 130°F. After resting, the internal temperature will be 140 to 145°F.
Medium: remove at 140°F. After resting, the internal temperature will be 150°F to 155°F.
Medium well: remove at 145°F. After resting, the internal temperature will be 155°F to 160°F.
Well done: remove at 150°F. After resting, the internal temperature will be 160°F to 165°F.
 

How to Serve Smoked Pork Loin

Once the pork roast has rested, cut the roast into thick slices to serve.
Smoked pork loin roast is a great main dish to serve during the summer season with a variety of side dishes!
Try these summer dinner side dishes:

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 956mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg