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Smoked Pork Lunch Meat

Packed with flavor and oodles of smoky flavor, this Smoked Pork Lunch Meat is better than anything you'll get at your grocery store deli! Pile it high on your favorite sandwiches and dig in!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deli slices, lunch meat, pellet smoker, pork loin, smoked pork, smoked pork loin, smoker, smoker recipes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 3 pound pork loin
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt use half as much table salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Fire up your Traeger - or another smoker - and preheat it to 180F.
  • Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, chipotle powder, paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub the pork loin all over with the spice rub.
  • Smoke the pork loin at 180-F for about 30 minutes, then turn the heat to 225-F and continue smoking until the pork loin reaches 145-F on a digital meat thermometer.
  • Rest the pork for about 30 minutes, then pop it into the fridge for about 4 hours or overnight.
  • Slice the pork loin across the grain into thin deli slices.
  • Make your favorite sandwich with the sliced pork, and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Pork loin is fabulous, and if you cook to temp - not time - and pull it at 145-F, it'll be moist, juicy, and flavorful.
  • This is a short smoke, so pellet flavor doesn't really matter. Use what you've got.
  • Because you're not overcooking the pork, there's no need to brine it.
  • This rub makes enough to liberally coat a 2-3 pound chunk of pork loin. Double it if you need more - just be sure to discard any rub that comes in contact with the pork or any of the pork juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg