Smoked Korean-Style BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Source: Pitmaster Joe Pearce
PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
120 mins
SERVING SIZE
5
What You’ll Need
- 2 Prairie Fresh pork tenderloins (about 1-1/5 lbs. each), silverskin removed
- Slap’s Perfect Blend barbecue rub or your favorite rub, to taste
For the Marinade (reserve ½ cup for the BBQ glaze)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang – adjust to your spice preference
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Slap’s Smokey BBQ Sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce
For the Korean Barbecue Glaze
- ½ cup of the reserved marinade
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Optional Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Directions
- In a bowl, whisk together the marinade.
- Add the pork tenderloins to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Drizzle barbecue sauce over top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours, flipping the tenderloins halfway through.
- Remove the pork tenderloins from the marinade and pat them lightly with a paper towel.
- Preheat your smoker to 225-250 F. Add your choice of wood chips or chunks according to your smoker’s instructions.
- Place the marinated pork tenderloins directly on the smoker grates and sprinkle with barbecue rub.
- Maintain the smoker temperature and add more wood chips/chunks as needed to generate smoke.
- Smoke the pork for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 135 F. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- While the pork is cooking, place the reserved marinade in a pot on the stove and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir in honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness and a glossy finish. Simmer the glaze for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Once the pork reaches an internal temperature of 135 F, place the tenderloins on the top rack of the smoker and baste generously with the Korean BBQ glaze.
- Continue to smoke the pork, basting every 10 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
- Remove the smoked and glazed pork tenderloins from the smoker and place them on a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slice the pork tenderloins into medallions and serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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