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Marinated Pork Loin

Marinated Pork Loin is perfect to throw on the grill or smoker for a flavorful and delicious meal. Coffee, brown sugar and spices are combined to tenderize and add amazing flavor to this smoked pork loin that can be made into sandwiches, tacos or to top twice baked potatoes.

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We found a giant pork loin on special and cut it into pork chops and left a few pounds to make this smoked pork loin. It was a huge hit with the whole family.

Marinated Pork Loin in a casserole dish

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Ingredients for Coffee and Brown Sugar Marinade:

Marinade ingredients for pork loin, spices, coffee, brown sugar

  • Strong brewed coffee
  • Brown sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Basil
  • Thyme
  • Chili Flakes
  • Smoked Paprika

How to Make Marinated Pork Loin:

Saucepan with coffee and brown sugar marinade

  • Prepare the coffee and brown sugar marinade by combining ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, whisk continually and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Marinade can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reserve 1 cup of marinade  and refrigerate until serving. 

Tenderizing pork loin with coffee and brown sugar marinade

  • Place pork loin in a casserole dish or bowl and pour remaining marinade over the top. Use a meat tenderizer or sharp knife and push the marinade down into the meat. 

Gallon size ziploc bag with marinated pork loin

  • Place pork loin and marinade in a zip top baggie and refrigerate at least one hour and up to 8 hours. 

How to Grill Marinated Pork Loin:

Marinated pork loin on a wood fired grill

  • Prepare a grill fire to 300° with hickory or oak wood for smoke flavor. 
  • Place pork loin over indirect heat and cook with the grill closed for 1 1/2 hours. 

Grilled pork loin on the grill

  • Check internal temperature with a digital thermometer and continue to cook until pork loin reaches 190°. 

Grilled pork loin on a cutting board

  • Remove from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes.

Shredding grilled pork loin

Shred or pull pork into bite sized pieces.

Grilled pork loin shredded

  • Pour reserved marinade over shredded pork and mix well.

Smoked Pork Stuffed potatoes on a plate with salad and bread

Serve the pork loin on sandwiches with coleslaw, tacos or Smoked Pork Twice Baked Potatoes

More Pork Recipes to Grill:

Smoky Pulled Pork is fantastic to make ahead for easy meals throughout the week. Made with pork shoulder, it’s tender, juicy and flavorful.

Brown Sugar Pork Chops are a surefire winner with the quick and easy dry rub. One of our most popular recipes for busy weeknights.

Grilled Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is a great meal for special occasions. Tons of flavor from the spinach, onions and mushroom filling. 

Smoky marinated pork loin has so many possibilities and is a simple and delicious main dish to add to the menu this week. The flavor combination is amazing and is sure to be a real family pleaser.

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Marinated Pork Loin

Marinated Pork Loin is perfect to throw on the grill or smoker for a flavorful and delicious meal. Coffee, brown sugar and spices are combined to tenderize and add amazing flavor to this smoked pork loin that can be made into sandwiches, tacos or stuffed potatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to grill a pork loin, pork loin, pulled pork, smoked pork
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 699kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strong brewed coffee
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 lb pork loin

Instructions

  • In a saucepan combine coffee, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, thyme, smoked paprika, salt and chili flakes.
  • Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Marinade can be made 2 days in advance and stored in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Reserve one cup of marinade for serving.
  • Pour remaining cooled marinade over pork loin in a deep dish. Use a meat tenderizer or sharp knife to pierce pork loin all over.
  • Place pork loin and marinade in a ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Prepare a grill fire with hickory or oak wood for smoke flavor to about 300°.
  • Cook pork loin over indirect heat with the grill closed for 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches around 190°- 200°.
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes before shredding.
  • Pour reserved marinade over shredded pork and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat in a covered skillet with a few tablespoons of water over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 945mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g

 

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