Give yourself plenty of time for a double brined smoked pork loin. It is infused with flavor with not one, but two, brines.
The first brine is a simple combination of sugar, salt, and water to help increase moisture. The second brine infuses the flavor of citrus into the pork loin.
The loin is liberally sprinkled with a rub before being slowly smoked. It turns out moist and tender and will be a hit with the crowd.
Double Brine Smoked Pork Loin Recipe
Give yourself plenty of time for a double brine slow smoked pork loin. It is infused with flavor with not one, but two, brines.
Preparation 30 minutes
Cook 3 hours
Ready in 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
First Brine
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup salt
- ice
- 1 whole pork loin
Second Brine
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 orange juiced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 onion sliced in half
To Cook
- 2 tablespoons Pullin Premium BBQ Rub or your favorite pork rub
Equipment
- smoker
Directions
First Brine
- Bring the water to a boil then add the sugar and salt to dissolve. Add the ice to chill and pour over the pork loin.
- Refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. Drain and place back in the dish.
Second Brine
- Combine the water, lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, salt, and onion. Also, include the citrus rinds after juicing. Heat over a high temperature, then boil for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the citrus rinds and onion pieces.
- Add 8 cups of ice and let the mixture cool completely.
- Place the loin in the brine and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
To Cook
- Heat a smoker to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
- Remove the pork loin from the brine, rinse, and pat dry.
- Sprinkle the rub all over the loin and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the loin low and slow until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 2 to 3 hours. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 21249mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 80gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 3mg
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Can you use a Pork Tenderloin with this recipe?
Yes, you can use pork tenderloin, however, reduce the brine time so as to not over brine the smaller-sized piece of meat.
How long does the meat cook in the smoker?
Cook time will be between 2 and 3 hours, for the full loin. Pull when the internal temp hits between 140 and 145 degrees F.