Pork Tenderloin Help for a Noob

[frank a]

Hi all.  My wife bought me an MES smoker for my birthday last month.  I did wings a few weeks ago and baby back ribs today.  Both were awesome.  I would like to smoke a pork tenderloin.  I am open to all suggestions: method, temp, how long, what chips etc.  Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Frank A.

 

[preacherman1]

don't know how many lbs your  cooking but the 1.5 hr/lb doesnt necessarily apply to tenderloin at least in my experience.  i would say 225 degrees and let it get to 145 and let it rest.  wrap some bacon around it  it should be really good. good luck

 

[venture]

Be sure it is tenderloin and not loin.

Tenderloins are 3 inches or less in diameter and will cook very quickly.

As stated, 145 would be a max temp to keep them moist and tender. With meat this small in diameter it is important that your probe be carefully centered.  I would pull them a few degrees lower than that.  They will reach 145 with a few minutes of resting just loosely tented with foil.

Good luck and good smoking.