Sweet and Spicy Smoked Pork Tenderloin

Make it sweet and turn up the heat with brown sugar and cayenne, while Kingsford™ hardwood pellets fuel the smoky goodness.

1Food Prep10 mins
2Grill Prep10 mins
3The Cook60 mins

Cooking for 2 people

Ingredients

Kingsford™ Signature Flavors Cumin Chili Hardwood Pellets
2
whole pork tenderloins
1/4 cup
apple juice

Sweet 'n' Spicy Seasoning

2 tsp.
garlic powder
1 tsp.
onion powder
1 tbsp.
paprika
1/2 tsp.
cayenne pepper
2 tsp.
kosher salt
1 tsp.
finely ground pepper
2 tbsp.
brown sugar

1Food Prep

First, combine the sweet ‘n’ spicy seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
Next, coat the pork tenderloins generously with the sweet ’n’ spicy seasoning.
Finally, pour a ¼ cup of apple juice into a spray bottle to spritz the tenderloins while they cook.

2Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford™ Grillmaster’s Choice Hardwood Pellets.
Temp: 250°F (Low Heat)

3The Cook

- When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
- Place the tenderloins in the pellet grill and spritz with the apple juice every 20 minutes as they cook.
- Cook for about 60 minutes, or until the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145°F on a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove the tenderloins from the smoker, and rest under a piece of foil for 5 minutes.
- Slice, serve and enjoy.