This smoked pork loin is juicy, easy to make, and doesn't take very long to get that wonderfully smoked flavor! It's perfect for serving at summertime gatherings of family and friends! Plus, the leftovers make incredibly delicious sandwiches!
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Instructions
Remove pork from packaging and trim excess fat, more than ¼ inch thick, and silverskin if desired. Pat your pork loin roast dry.
Combine the marinade ingredients in a one gallon Ziploc plastic storage bag (apple cider, honey, garlic, Dijon, salt, ginger, pepper, ground sage, and parsley). Squeeze the contents until well combined.
Transfer the prepared pork into the Ziploc storage bag with marinade, then squeeze the air out while sealing the bag. Massage the marinade into and around the pork loin roast to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours, up to 12 hours.
Once the pork loin has marinated and you are ready to get it started smoking, remove the marinating pork loin from the refrigerator, drain, and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
When your smoker is preheated and the pork has warmed, remove from marinade and place directly onto your smoker grill grates. Discard the remaining marinade. Pat the marinated pork loin to remove excess liquid. (Optional) Rub entire pork loin with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, if desired.
Transfer the prepared pork loin to your preheated smoker and close the door or lid. Smoke for 2 ½ - 3 hours (depending on the thickness of your pork portion) or until the pork loin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork loin when done and place on serving tray or cutting board. Loosely 'tent' a square of aluminum foil over the pork loin roast and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
I use apple wood with my apple cider marinated pork loin roast, but hickory, sugar maple, pecan, and oak are also good choices. Fruit woods like orange and peach have a citrus hint to them, and pear is a close flavor to apple.
Smoking times will vary based on the thickness of your pork loin roast portion, your model of the smoker, and the temperature consistency while smoking. Always use a meat thermometer for the most accurate tracking.
You want to marinate your pork roast for at least 4 hours. However, for the most flavor, you should aim to marinate it for somewhere between 8 and 24 hours!