Mastering the Art of Smoking a Bone-In Pork Loin on a Traeger Wood Pellet Grill

TLDRIn this video, learn how to smoke a delicious bone-in pork loin on a Traeger wood pellet grill. Discover the step-by-step process, from brining the pork loin to seasoning it with a flavorful rub and smoking it for several hours. The end result is a perfectly cooked and moist pork loin with a beautiful smoke ring. Serve it with sauteed beans, boiled potatoes, applesauce, and a brown gravy for a complete and satisfying meal.

Key insights

🔥Smoking a bone-in pork loin on a Traeger wood pellet grill adds incredible flavor and creates a beautiful smoke ring.

🍽️Serve the smoked pork loin with sauteed beans, boiled potatoes, applesauce, and a tasty brown gravy.

💦Brining the pork loin in apple juice enhances its flavor and helps keep it moist during the smoking process.

🌿Use fresh thyme and rosemary from your garden to infuse the pork loin with aromatic flavors.

🌡️Smoke the pork loin at a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.

Q&A

How long should I smoke the bone-in pork loin?

Smoke the pork loin for approximately three and a half hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.

What temperature should I set my Traeger wood pellet grill to?

Preheat the grill to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and use the super smoke feature for added flavor.

What kind of rub should I use for the pork loin?

Use the Traeger pork and poultry rub for a delicious flavor profile.

Do I need to brine the pork loin?

Brining the pork loin in apple juice adds flavor and helps keep it moist during the smoking process.

How should I serve the smoked pork loin?

Serve the smoked pork loin with sauteed beans, boiled potatoes, applesauce, and a tasty brown gravy for a complete meal.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to smoking a bone-in pork loin on a Traeger wood pellet grill.

00:21Brining the pork loin in apple juice and adding fresh thyme and rosemary for flavor.

01:14Applying a spicy German mustard and a Traeger pork and poultry rub to the pork loin.

02:19Transferring the seasoned pork loin to the preheated smoker and setting the temperature to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

02:42Removing the smoked pork loin from the smoker and letting it rest in aluminum foil.

03:13Unveiling the perfectly cooked smoked pork loin with a nice smoke ring.

03:30Serving the smoked pork loin with sauteed beans, boiled potatoes, applesauce, and a brown gravy.

04:17Adding a tasty brown gravy made with red wine to enhance the flavors.