Smoked Pork Chops
Infuse your next meal with bold, smoky flavor by preparing these mouthwatering smoked pork chops, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for any barbecue or dinner gathering. Juicy bone-in or boneless pork chops are seasoned with a flavorful dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, and spices, then gently smoked over aromatic apple wood chips for maximum depth and tenderness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a slow smoke at 225°F, these chops emerge with a beautiful crust and a perfect internal temperature of 145°F. Ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad, this easy yet impressive dish transforms a simple cut of meat into a smoky masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect your grill game with these irresistible smoked pork chops!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Apple wood chips (or wood chips of your choice)
Instructions
Start by soaking the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning too quickly during smoking.
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). If you're using a charcoal grill, set it up for indirect heat and add a handful of soaked wood chips to the coals.
Dry the pork chops with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then drizzle them with olive oil on both sides.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar to create the dry rub.
Generously season both sides of the pork chops with the dry rub, pressing the seasoning into the meat to help it adhere.
Place the pork chops on the grates of the preheated smoker or grill. Add additional wood chips to maintain smoke throughout the cooking process.
Smoke the pork chops for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
Once the pork chops are cooked to the desired temperature, remove them from the smoker and let them rest for 5-10 minutes to retain their juices.
Serve the smoked pork chops warm with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.1 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1559 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
