HICKORY-SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH HERBS

SERVES 6 to 8

If you have an outdoor smoker, try this recipe. If you don't, consider getting a stove-top smoker. They are inexpensive and work very well. That is what I used and I love it. This recipe is quick, easy, healthy and very good.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic

2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

2 teaspoons rubbed sage

2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pork tenderloin, about 2 pounds, cut in half to fit into smoker

Place the garlic, herbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Mix well to make a paste. Rub all over the pork pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare smoker according to manufacturer's instructions. I used 1-1/2 tablespoons hickory chips and placed over medium heat. Place pork on the rack and cover tightly. Smoke for about 30 minutes or until the center of the pork reaches a temnperature of about 140° F. Remove the pork and tent with foil. Let rest about 10 minutes. Slice and serve. This is also very good at room temperature or even chilled.

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