Description
Succulent Smoked Pork Chops deliver a smoky flavor symphony that elevates classic grilling to an artisan experience. Juicy meat infused with wood-fired essence promises a delightful meal that brings pure satisfaction to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Wood chips (hickory or applewood)
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry pork chops with paper towels to create an ideal surface for seasoning and smoking.
- Craft a robust spice blend by mixing brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne pepper in a small bowl until uniformly combined.
- Massage olive oil across pork chops, ensuring complete coverage, then generously apply the spice rub, pressing firmly to help seasonings adhere.
- Allow seasoned chops to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, enabling flavor absorption and meat preparation.
- Prepare smoker by preheating to 225°F and soaking wood chips in water for 30 minutes to enhance smoke production.
- Position pork chops on smoker grates and add pre-soaked wood chips to smoker box or coals.
- Smoke pork chops for 1 to 1.5 hours, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 145°F.
- Remove chops from smoker and let rest 5-10 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maximize tenderness.
- Serve warm, savoring the rich, smoky flavors developed during the slow-cooking process.
Notes
- Select bone-in pork chops for richer flavor and better moisture retention during smoking process.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature accurately, preventing overcooking and ensuring juicy results.
- Experiment with different wood chips like apple, hickory, or cherry to create unique smoky flavor profiles that complement the pork.
- For low-carb or keto diets, replace brown sugar in the rub with a sugar-free alternative like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener to maintain similar taste without added carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg