Smoked Pork Loin Recipe in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
If you want to cook your pork meat slightly differently, you should try this Smoked Pork Loin Recipe in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker and get all the delicious flavors in the meat and seasoning.
Masterbuilt is a company that has proven that it has the right tools to cook almost anything you want. They have produced electric smokers that perform as great as the typical smokers.
For some people, smoking meat might be too hard to do, but the truth is, you just have to learn the basics, and all you need is time to allow the pork or meat to cook the proper way.
This pork loin recipe is very simple, and once you know the process itself, you can make your recipe.
You can change up the seasoning and spices that to your liking.
Masterbuilt provides a recipe, but you do not learn the basics there, so here, we have simplified the recipe so even beginners can follow and learn the right process.
Once you get all the parts of the process down, you will be able to cook other cuts of meat as well.
So read on as we go through the step-by-step process of how to smoke pork loin.
What You Will Need
There have been many complaints about pork being unhealthy, and although some of them are true, you can still eat healthy even with pork in the food as long as you cook it properly.
That starts in selecting the right ingredients for the recipe, especially the meat itself.
There was a time when we felt it was best to cook meat, especially pork, in a well-done and brown finish.
That was due to a parasite that grew in the pigs raised in a closed and unsanitary environment.
Nowadays, we can cook pork with a slight pink inside if they are healthy.
The USDA has provided guidelines on how to raise, prepare, package, and store meat.
So make sure that your provider follows those guidelines to make sure the pork loin is safe.
Here are some tips on how to get the right type of pork loin.
First, you should find a trusted supplier or a butcher shop that is well-sanitized and preferably raises the pigs in free-range.
The signs of a good cut of pork are pink flesh and little to no smell.
Ask the butcher shop if they have used antibiotics or hormones on the pigs and if so, avoid those as the quality might be low.
You will also need some spices and other ingredients to properly prepare you to season the pork loin. In this recipe, we will follow the guide from Masterbuilt as well as the ingredients.
You will need Chinese five-spice powder, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, grapeseed oil, unsweetened apple juice, and water for the seasoning and other parts of the process.
Smoked Pork Loin Recipe in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
Step 1: Prepare The Pork Loin
If you have bought frozen pork loin, make sure to defrost it first.
Place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow it to warm up a little bit and soften the muscles inside before washing it.
After thawing it, wash it under cold running water and then use paper towels to dry it.
From there, you can start to trim the fat cap using a knife but leave 1/4 of an inch of the fat cap.
The remaining fat cap will protect the pork loin from burning and add flavor and moisture to the meat.
Make sure to wash and sanitize your hands after handling any raw type of meat.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
In this part, you will need to combine all the spices and herbs in a large bowl.
Add the oil and then mix them all and make sure that the spices distribute evenly throughout.
You will need a large bowl to smother the pork loin with the rub and ensure it is covered.
Either that or use a pan to place the pork loin on and then rub the seasoning.
I used the pan with this recipe so I can balance the seasoning properly.
Use your hands to massage the rub into the pork loin and let it rest at room temperature for at least an hour.
Step 3: Preheat The Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
Prepare the tools you will need in smoking the pork loin and then preheat the electric smoker.
Start by pulling out the side tray and then filling it with the wood chip of your choice.
I suggest using apple or cherry for this recipe to bring out the sweetness and the smoke flavor in the meat.
You can also use hickory for a smoky flavor on the pork loin.
Pull out the bowl or pan in the smoker and fill it with half apple juice and half water.
Set the temperature to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and then close the lid to preheat while the vent is open.
Step 4: Cook The Pork Loin
Place the pork loin on the middle rack with the fat side up and then set the timer to 3 hours.
Let it smoke in the electric smoker and make sure that you have enough wood chips and water.
Check the internal temperature of the pork loin using a meat probe at the 2-hour mark.
The internal temperature should be 155 degrees Fahrenheit and 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
After it has reached the required internal temperature, remove it from the electric smoker and then leave it on a cutting board.
Wrap the pork loin in aluminum foil and then let it rest.
Allowing the pork loin to rest for 20 minutes will get the juices back into the meat.
After that, you can then slice them into thinner pieces and serve them with sandwiches or other side dishes.
Leftover Pork Loin
If you have prepared too many for your guests, you do not have to worry as you can still get to eat the leftover pork loin another time. You can use two ways to store them properly.
First, place the leftover pork loin in a zip lock bag or a sealed container and put it in the refrigerator.
This will preserve the pork for up to four days until it is unsafe to eat.
See, after the fourth day, the pork loin is most likely to be contaminated with bacteria and other foods in the fridge.
So if you use this method, make sure to consume the pork loin in four days.
There is also another way to make the leftover pork loin last longer.
Wrap the pork loin in aluminum foil and put it in a zip lock bag before putting it in the freezer.
This will preserve the leftover pork loin for months.
To get the same quality of flavor and texture, you need to consume it within the first month when it is not too dry.
Conclusion
Masterbuilt has provided a nice recipe that we have made more detailed in this guide.
It does take long, but your pork loins will taste amazing with patience and the right process.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can edit some parts to your liking.
So the next time you cook it, you can add spices that you want and get a more familiar taste.
Just remember to always follow the timer, temperature, and the overall procedure for cooking it, and you will be having a nice meal with your family and friends all the time!
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