Hereโ€™s the easiest and best way of smoking a boneless pork loin or tenderloin and the recipe for the most amazing smoked pork with dry rub too! No need for sauce on this meat because the pork dry rub and smoker do all the work for you. The most flavorful slices of meat youโ€™ll ever try.

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Smoked boneless pork loin has never been easier and more delicious! When itโ€™s the summertime we get excited to uncover our electric smoker and throw in anything that sounds like it might be good smoked. Weโ€™ve come up with a list of our favorite easy smoker recipes using our electric smoker but really you can have any style smoker and make this pork loin that needs no sauce, just this pork tenderloin rub thatโ€™s sweet and savory. (affiliate links present)

Easy Smoked Pork Loin Recipe

Seriously my husband was Smoking a Boneless Pork Loin one day and the kids couldnโ€™t keep their hands off of it! High protein packed with a sweet and savory mixture coating the outside. OH yum.

With a mix of brown sugar, chili powder, and other spices rubbed all over on the top and bottom this dry rub creates a wonderful taste and crust on the outside. THIS will make your smoked pork irresistible and really perfect for any other type of meat too.

To get your meats absolutely perfect we have this printable meat smoking chart to refer to so each and every time it will be fork tender.

  • Recently we upgraded to this Traeger pellet smoker and grill and love it.
    • We started with an electric smoker that was a Charbroil which worked well to start with.
  • I like applewood pellets, we always have those on hand and make almost everything.
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Traeger Pork Loin

There are many different smoker brands out there. Donโ€™t feel like you need the most expensive one out there. We started with a small cheap electric version and made a ton of things in it. Worked great and got us going to smoke meat in a Traeger even more when we upgraded.

If you are just beginning, just do it. Choose the type you can afford and start out with simple recipes like this one that donโ€™t need anything other than some seasonings.

You can even buy bottled rubs of all different kinds if you want to make things really simple for yourself. Use it way beyond just this Smoking a Boneless Pork Loin for sure. Itโ€™s great on everything. Leave the middle as is or slice and stuff with apples like our Pork Roulade, so delish.

pork loin in traeger

This is how I figure out what we are going to smoke the next day. I go to the store and see what is on sale! Seriously, less than $5 for all 5 of us to eat dinner + have leftovers for lunch the next day is my ideal kindaโ€™ dinner. I donโ€™t know about you but this is the best way to cook.

  • Just about any meat can be smoked. It is not only an easy way to cook outdoors but creates a wonderful flavor that you just canโ€™t get on the grill.

Like I said, if youโ€™re new to smoking you donโ€™t need an expensive model. We have a smoker that was less than $200 when we bought it and have had no issues with it. Just put a cover over it to save it from being weathered during the winter months and get ready to cook in it nightly once it warms up outside.

How Long to Cook Boneless Pork Loin on Smoker

A Traeger pellet grill works for cooking pork great because it keeps the temperature steady even if it is really cold outside. This will take about 4 hours depending on the weight and thickness to get done in the very center.

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There are bottled mixes you can buy to use but making your own is just as easy. We will share what we used below. It is great on all different types of meat too, not just pig.

Dry Rub Ingredients

  1. Brown sugar for a bit of sweetness
  2. White sugar we like too
  3. Garlic powder we like
  4. Salt, kosher salt is best with a bit of pepper
  5. Onion powder

Just mix these together in a small dish and rub all over the whole thing. Allow the excess to fall off before laying on the grates and go. This is a very lean cut so there really isnโ€™t any excess fat to cut off when done. We slice it up but you could dice into more of a pulled pork dish and toss with your favorite sauce instead.

Equipment Needed

  • Smoker
  • Bowl to mix seasonings
  • Thermometer to test temp.
  • We used the apple smoke chips to smoke this pork loin. I buy a variety wood chip box so we can try different ones, it lasts throughout the summer which is perfect.

What temperature does pork need to be?

As with any meat but especially with pork you need to make sure it is cooked properly which is 160 degrees F. for something like this following this meat temperature guide. The nice thing about the electric smoker we have is that it has a meat thermometer inside that does all that work for you!!

A boneless pork loin, seasoned with spices, rests inside a metal smoker on a rack. The interior boasts multiple shelves and a small pan at the bottom. The inviting words "Smoked Pork Loin" enhance the image's allure, perfectly capturing the essence of smoking this delectable dish.

Thereโ€™s a printable recipe card at the bottom but here is a quick rundown. First pat it dry with paper towels and rub outside with olive oil. When youโ€™re done with this try how to cook Smithfield pork tenderloin with a dry rub.

How to Smoke a Poneless Pork Loin

  • In a bowl mix all pork loin rub ingredients together until combined and generously rub it on the outside, massaging it in.
  • Place pork on middle rack of smoker on grill grates. Put probe in end of meat pushing in so it reaches middle and can accurately tell you the temp. ensuring that it cooks all the way thru.
  • Fill wood chip drawer with wood chips. Set smoker to 200 degrees F. and smoke until thermometer comes to 160 degrees to ensure pork is done.
  • For the pork loin we had it took about 4 hours cooking time(will vary within 30 minutes depending on thickness). With our electric smoker the probe is attached to it so when it reaches the done temp for the meat it shuts off and lowers to 120 degrees to keep warm. If you donโ€™t have this check after 3 hrs or so to check how close to 160 it is.
    • timing will vary with how large your cut of pork is of course

What to do with leftovers

Honestly though I didnโ€™t have to pay close attention since the probe knows when itโ€™s properly cooked thru. Once done the smoker will just keep it warm until weโ€™re ready to eat. I popped this in around lunch time and it was ready for dinner. We like to eat early, around 5pm so it is perfect. Then make Leftover Pork Loin Recipes next day if there is any.

If youโ€™re looking for another great smoker recipe, this is how to smoke salmon!

Smoking a boneless pork loin creates an irresistible flavor, perfectly captured in the sliced roasted pork loin resting on a wooden cutting board. A knife and tongs sit nearby, ready for serving.
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Smoking a Boneless Pork Loin

By The Typical Mom
Hereโ€™s the easiest and best way of smoking a boneless pork loin and the recipe for the most amazing smoked pork tenderloin rub too! No need for sauce on this meat because the rub and smoker do all the work for you to create the most flavorful slices of pork youโ€™ll ever try.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings:
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Equipment

  • 1 smoker
  • 1 thermometer
  • 1 Bowl for dry rub

Ingredients 

  • 1 pork loin, 2-3 lbs.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Dry Rub

  • 3/4 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp salt, kosher salt is best
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
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Instructions 

  • Rub outside of boneless pork loin with olive oil.
  • In a bowl mix all pork loin rub ingredients together until combined and generously rub it on the outside of your meat massaging it in.
  • Place pork on middle rack of smoker (we have an electric smoker) and put probe in end of pork pushing in so it reaches middle and can accurately tell you the temp. ensuring that it cooks all the way thru.
  • Fill wood chip drawer with wood chips. Set smoker to 200 degrees F. and smoke until thermometer comes to 160 degrees to ensure pork is done.
  • For the pork loin we had it took about 4 hours and with our electric smoker the probe is attached to it so when it reaches the done temp for the meat it shuts off and lowers to 120 degrees to keep warm. If you donโ€™t have this check after 3 hrs or so to check how close to 160 it is. 
  • Allow to rest on a cutting board for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz, Calories: 543kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 61g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 172mg, Sodium: 1885mg, Potassium: 1081mg, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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13 Comments

  1. I like the idea of putting it on and leaving it to do itโ€™s thing! Thanks for sharing!

  2. You no longer need to cook pork to 160 internal temperature. Pork can be cooked to 145 internal temperature now. Since like 2011

    1. Agreed! They did include a url to a cooking guide which reflected the 145 temp. It also indicated 165 is well done. I find 145 is great because the pork is juicy.