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.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pork Tenderloin approximately 1–1½ pounds
- ½ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Remove any 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 96gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 295mgSodium: 998mgPotassium: 1875mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 5mg