I've made the following recipe three times, once just for my wife, twice for company. Everyone raved about it. Works for both loins and tenderloins. Loins just take longer because it is a bigger cut of meat.
Apple Marinated Apple Wood Smoked Pork Tenderloin
I had no idea how this was going to taste. I looked at a bunch of recipes online and concocted what follows. Result? FANTASTIC!!!! Especially if you like a slightly vinegary sauce to complement the pork.
Marinade Ingredients
2 cups Apple Cider
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
4 tsp dried rosemary
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 cup craisens
2 Tbs kosher or sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
5 green onion and tops, chopped
Main Dish Ingredients
3 or 4 lb pork tenderloin, can be more than one piece of meat
2 Tbs Cornstarch
Directions
1. Put all marinade ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium-low to medium heat, stirring until dissolved and well blended. Allow to cool completely in refrigerator or with fan blowing directly over the top of the uncovered saucepan in a cold garage.
2. Put the tenderloins on a plate or in a casserole to catch the liquid then thoroughly inject the meat to the core about every inch.
3. Place the injected tenderloins in a Ziplock bag, add the marinade, remove all the air and seal tightly.
4. Marinate overnight, up to 48 hours, in the refrigerator.
5. When the marinating period is done, fire up the smoker to 325°F.
6. Put a rack in the bottom of a 9x13 disposable aluminum roaster, add the tenderloins, then pour the marinade over the meat.
7. Smoke for 60 to 80 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat is between 145°F (60 minutes) and 160°F (80 minutes), depending how done you like pork. (Pork loins will take longer because they are typically twice the weight of a tenderloin).
8. Remove from the heat, cover to let it rest.
9. Pour the marinade and drippings in a sauce pan, mix cornstarch with water, add to the marinade and drippings, then bring to a boil for five to ten minutes, stirring until your gravy reaches the desired thickness.
10. Slice the meat 1/4-1/2" thick, spoon with gravy, and serve.