Smoked Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Step up your grilling game with this easy smoked teriyaki pork tenderloin on cedar planks recipe. Indulge in tender, juicy pork infused with smokey cedar and sweet teriyaki sauce. Our step-by-step guide ensures perfect results every time. This smoked grilled pork tenderloin is perfect for BBQs, dinner parties, or weeknight dinners.

This smoked teriyaki pork tenderloin is so amazing and can be on your table this week with just a little effort.  It’s seasoned with teriyaki sauce with a lite smoked flavor with the use of cedar planks.   We have been using cedar planks for years with our smoked salmon and they do add an amazing job of adding just right amount of smoke.   

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Discover a whole new way to cook pork tenderloin. Our easy smoked teriyaki pork tenderloin recipe, delicately grilled on cedar planks, brings a unique smoky flavor to the table. What elevates this dish is the nuance of the cedar, which infuses the tenderloin with a delicate aroma. So, why wait? Just soak your cedar planks and get the grill going for an incredible dinner experience!

Cedar planks are readily available at your local grocery store or they can purchased online.  We usually keep a few on hand in case the urge strikes us to smoke pork or salmon.  Plank grilling could be used for chicken, pork chops, fish or even vegetables.  They not only add a delicious taste to your food but also protect delicate fish  from the harsh grill.  And prevent small pieces of vegetables from falling through the grill.  The most important thing to remember when plank grilling is to always soak your cedar planks. 

How how long to soak cedar planks:

This answer is usually based on how long it takes for the food to grill.  If it’s salmon that is cooked quickly then soaking your planks for an hour is advised.   But as in today we are smoking pork tenderloins which takes longer.  Then the planks need to be completely submerged in water for at least 4 hours.   So a rule of thumb for how long to soak cedar planks is directly based on how long it will be on the grill.   

How to prepare to smoke pork tenderloins on cedar planks:

Start your plank grilling by soaking the cedar planks. You could either place them in your kitchen sink filled with water or in a roasting pan filled with water   We use a 9 X 13  pan to keep the sink free and we place a weight to keep them submerged.   You could use a cup filled with water as a weight or sometimes two cups to insure the planks stay submerged.  Leave them in the water for at least 4 hours.  

Place the tenderloins in a gallon size ziplock baggie or in a marinade container and pour the teriyaki sauce over them.  Close the baggie removing as much air as possible and massage the pork to coat with the sauce.  Flip over and place in a bowl and chill in the fridge for least 4 hours.  Remove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature, about an hour before smoking.  

Heat your gill to medium high heat and place the well soaked planks on the grill.  Close the grill and let the planks heat for about 2-3 minutes.   You should see some light smoke coming from the planks and the bottoms will be lightly blackened. 

Flip the planks over and remove the teriyaki seasoned pork tenderloins from the marinade.  Place one tenderloin on each plank and close the grill.

Allow the pork to smoke for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.    You might wish to keep a spray bottle of water nearby to spray any flare ups. 

Remove the smoked pork tenderloins from the grill, cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes.   Place the cedar planks in water to completely extinguish them and then dispose of them. 

Slice the teriyaki smoked pork into 1 inches slices and serve.  You could either serve over rice or couscous with mango salsa.   Or the smoked pork is also delish served with grilled asparagus and jacket potatoes.  

Smoked Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

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Step up your grilling game with this easy smoked teriyaki pork tenderloin on cedar planks recipe. Indulge in tender, juicy pork infused with smokey cedar and sweet teriyaki sauce. Our step-by-step guide ensures perfect results every time. This smoked grilled pork tenderloin is perfect for BBQs, dinner parties, or weeknight dinners.

Evelyn Osborn

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Soak and Chill Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Texas

Servings 4

Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

• 2 Cedar Planks
• 1 gallon ziplock baggie
• Grill
• Meat Thermometer
• spray water bottle optional

Ingredients

  

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• 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin pack usually has two tenderloins packaged together
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce

Instructions

 

• Start your plank grilling by soaking the cedar planks. You could either place them in your kitchen sink filled with water or in a roasting pan filled with water We use a 9 X 13 pan to keep the sink free and we place a weight to keep them submerged. You need to use a cup filled with water as a weight or sometimes two cups to insure the planks stay submerged. Leave them in the water for at least 4 hours.
• Place the tenderloins in a gallon size ziplock baggie or in a marinade container and pour the teriyaki sauce over them. Close the baggie removing as much air as possible and massage the pork to coat with the sauce. Flip over and place in a bowl and chill in the fridge for least 4 hours.
• Remove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature, about an hour before smoking.
• Heat your gill to medium high heat and place the well soaked planks on the grill. Close the grill and let the planks heat for about 2-3 minutes. You should see some light smoke coming from the planks and the bottoms will be lightly blackened.
• Flip the planks over and remove the teriyaki seasoned pork tenderloins from the marinade. And place one tenderloin on each plank and close the grill.
• Allow the pork to smoke for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.    You might wish to keep a spray bottle of water nearby to spray any flare ups. 
• Remove the smoked pork tenderloins from the grill, cover and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Place the cedar planks in water to completely extinguish them and then dispose of them.
• Slice the teriyaki smoked pork into 1 inches slices and serve.

Notes

You could either serve over rice or couscous with mango salsa. Or the smoked pork is also delish served with grilled asparagus and jacket potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1467mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg

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