Smoked Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Smoked honey garlic pork tenderloin made with a sweet soy sauce marinade flavored with garlic then slow-cooked until juicy and tender.

Kick off summer grilling and smoking with this delicious smoked honey garlic pork tenderloin. If you’re looking for a grilled version of this recipe, check out my grilled honey garlic pork tenderloin recipe.

Ingredients

• Pork Tenderloin, approximately 1-1 ½ pounds
• Honey
• Soy Sauce
• Brown Sugar
• Minced Garlic
• Rice Vinegar
• Toasted Sesame Seeds, optional
• Cornstarch
• Water

How to Smoke a Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

• Remove the silver skin or fat from the pork tenderloin with a knife or by pulling it off carefully.

• In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Pour half of the marinade into a large Ziploc bag or a baking dish. Add the pork tenderloin and toss to coat. Set the remaining marinade aside.
• Set the electric smoker or pellet grill to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Close the grates to the open fire or heat element so the tenderloin does not cook too quickly.

• Brush oil on the smoker grates to prevent sticking. Place the pork tenderloin on the grates and close the lid. Cook for approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours, until the pork has reached at least 145℉.

• While it cooks, add the remaining marinade to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, then add to the marinade once it’s boiling. Continue whisking as it thickens, then remove from the heat.
• If you like more caramelization, brush the pork with more honey garlic sauce, and open the grates so that the heat element/flame is exposed to the meat for the last 10-20 minutes of cooking time.

• Slice into 2″ pieces on a cutting board. Serve with additional sauce over top.

Side Dishes

I recommend serving smoked honey garlic pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, and adding a cold side of Italian pasta salad.

You can also stick with Asian cuisine and add hibachi vegetables, teppanyaki fried rice, or hibachi noodles.

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