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    Smoked Pork Chops

    Jun 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Smoked Pork Chops are the king of pork chops. Pork, like chicken, is the perfect protein to cook on a pellet grill because it takes on the flavour of the smoke so well. These Smoked Pork Chops are cooked on my Trager Pro 780 Pellett Grill but you can use this recipe for any pellet grill - they all work the same. Just follow the temperature guide in the recipe

    Smoked Pork Chops with corn potatoes and salad on a black slate plate

    Ingredients

    • Pork Chops (I use 1" thick, bone-in) yours can be different just follow internal temp.
    • BBQ Rub (I use Traeger's Pork & Poultry Rub)
    • BBQ Sauce (I use Diana auce Chicken & Rib)
    • Salt & Pepper

    Steps to Smoke Pork Chops on a Pellet Grill

    1. Take the Pork Chops out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to smoking and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then season both sides. Add Salt and Pepper, If desired.
    2. Turn the Traeger or other Pellet Grill to 180 and Place the Pork Chops on the Grates.
    3. Once the Pork Chops are on the Grates you can let them smoke for 5 minutes and then turn the temperature dial up to 450. They will continue to smoke while the pellet grill comes to temperature.
    4. Cook for roughly 10 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 150 is achieved.
    5. Brush sauce on both sides of the chops and let it set up (about 5 minutes more on the grill)
    6. Remove and let rest before serving. (chop will continue to cook while resting)

    The best wood to smoke Pork Chops:

    Apple, Pecan, Hickory, Maple and Peach are all great options of wood to use in a pellet grill when smoking pork.

    Pork Chop Internal Temperature

    Back in the day people thought you had to cook pork to an internal temperature of at least 175°F but those days are over. It's your kitchen, so cook your pork to your liking. I like to cook mine to about 155°F and then by the time it's done resting it is at 160°F. Not pink, but still juicy.

    Medium Rare 145°F-150°F

    Medium 150°F-155°F

    Medium Well 155°F-160°F

    Well 160°F

    What to serve with Smoked Pork Chops

    • Simple Sweet Corn
    • Roast Potatoes in a Slow Cooker
    • Apple Walnut Spinach Salad
    • Smoked Beef Brisket
    • Banana Muffins with Nutella
    • S'mores Rice Krispies
    • Traeger Kabobs - Smoked Hawaiian Pork Skewers
    Smoked Pork Chops with corn potatoes and salad on a black slate plate

    Smoked Pork Chops

    Smoked Pork Chops are an easy and quick protein to cook on your grill. This recipe is simple and straightforward yet yields mouth-watering results.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Resting 5 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 154 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 pellet grill
    • 5Lbs Apple Wood Chips or other wood chip (Fruit Trees maple and hickory are all good.)

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 1" Thick Bone-In Pork Chops
    • 2 Tablespoons Traeger Pork and Poultry Rub Use less Rub if you are using another brand that has high salt content. They all vary so much - be careful.
    • Salt and Pepper Add if you think it is necessary
    • ¼ Cup BBQ Sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Brush sauce on both sides of the chops and let it set up (about 5 minutes more on the grill)Remove and let rest before serving. (chop will continue to cook while resting)

    Prep

    • Take the Pork Chops out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to smoking and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then season both sides. Add Salt and Pepper, If desired.
    • Turn the Traeger or other Pellet Grill to 180°F

    Cook

    • Place the Pork Chops on the Grates.
      Once the Pork Chops are on the Grates you can let them smoke for 5 minutes and then turn the temperature dial up to 450°F. They will continue to smoke while the pellet grill comes to temperature. Cook for roughly 10 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 150-155°F is achieved.
    • Brush sauce on both sides of the chops and let it set up (about 5 minutes more on the grill)

    Rest & Serve

    • Remove the Pork Chops from the grill and tent with foil for at least 5 minutes. This will give the meat a chance to relax and the juices time to redistribute through the meat resulting in a more tender, juicy bite.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ChopCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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