Famous Smokehouse Dinner – Texas BBQ Twist
Discover this easy-to-make Texas BBQ Smokehouse Dinner recipe with a twist - perfect for a weekend meal or tailgate party. Learn how to cook a bone-in pork loin using applewood chips and your favorite BBQ sauce.
Allergens
Gluten (in BBQ sauce if store-bought)
Ingredients
- 1 large bone
- in pork loin (2
- 3 lbs)
- 2 cups applewood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
- 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub
- 1 cup homemade BBQ sauce or your favorite store
- bought variety
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill for indirect cooking and place the soaked applewood chips on one side of the grill's firebox. Heat the grill to 350°F.
- Pat dry the pork loin and season it generously with the BBQ dry rub, applying it evenly on all sides. Allow the meat to sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to penetrate.
- Place the seasoned pork loin on the cooler side of the grill, away from direct heat, and cook for about 2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Brush the top of the pork loin with BBQ sauce, close the lid, and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 165°F. If needed, apply more BBQ sauce during this time.
- Remove the pork loin from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect Texas BBQ is using the right wood chips and cooking at a steady temperature. Don't rush the process - let the smoke and heat work their magic!
Notes
Adjust the BBQ sauce application to your personal taste preference.