Smoked Sweet Cajun Pork Loin

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 lb)  boneless pork loin
• 3-4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup hot sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse pork loin under running water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning liberally over meat; rubbing into surface.

3. 3

   Allow to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour; place in smoker and cook for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix together the syrup and hot sauce; baste meat frequently for the next 90 minutes or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160 degrees for medium or 170 degrees for well done.

5. 5

   To prepare on a grill: Prepare meat as above, place water soaked wood chips in a smoker box and place into hot coals.

6. 6

   Put the meat on rack over hot coals; cook, turning and basting every 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on a quick read meat thermometer.

7. 7

   Allow meat to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.