Smoked Pork Chop Recipe
Smoked pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and infused with rich smoky goodness. Surprisingly easy to make, these aren’t your boring plain pork chops but instead a treat perfect for backyard cooking.
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Betcha never thought about putting pork chops in the smoker.
Well it makes sense given that smoked pulled pork is such a delicious summer staple.
And smoked pork chops are just as delicious thanks to the deep smoky flavor and tender, juicy meat.
With only 10 minutes of active prep and an hour of hands off cooking time, they’re easy enough anytime you want to change up your basic pork chop routine with a dish that feels a little special.
Serve them with your favorite sides and you’ve got a comforting meal that everyone at the table will be excited about.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Pork chops– Boneless pork chops that are about 1/2-3/4″ thick.
- Olive oil– You could use another light oil but olive oil tastes best.
- Seasonings– Garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and chili powder
How to Make
These smoked pork chops are so easy to make!
Start by preheating your smoker to 225℉.
While the smoker preheats, whisk the seasonings together in a large bowl to evenly combine them.
Set them aside.
Then, pat the pork chops dry using paper towels.
Once you’ve patted the pork chops dry, brush both sides of each chop evenly with olive oil.
Season both sides of each pork chop evenly with the seasoning mixture, pressing it in to the pork as needed to get it to stick.
Transfer the prepared pork chops directly to the rack of the smoker using tongs.
Smoke the pork chops for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature measures 160° in the thickest part of the meat.
Transfer them to a serving platter and tent it with aluminum foil.
Let them rest for 10 minutes.
Serve the pork chops warm with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat the pork chops in a hot oven until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
These pair well with traditional pork chop sides like mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable.
And because they are smoked, you can also serve them with your favorite barbecue sides like:
Tips and Tricks
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
- Any wood that you would use to smoke pulled pork would also work well to smoke pork chops. For a mild, sweet flavor go for fruit woods like apple or cherry wood. If you want a deeper flavor, hickory or mesquite both work well.
Other Pork Chops Recipes
These smoked pork chops are a delicious take on the classic dinner entree that is perfect for warm weather cooking.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other pork chop recipes?
Try these:
- Homemade Pork Schnitzel
- Breaded Pork Chops With Ranch Dressing
- Ranch Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
- Baked Pork Chops & Creamy Potatoes
- Pork Chop And Peaches Skillet
- French Onion Pork Chops
- Smothered Pork Chops In Brown Gravy
- Pork Marsala With Mushrooms & Shallots
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Pork & Rice
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Smoked Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless pork chops roughly 1/2-3/4" in thickness
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Add the seasonings to a large bowl and whisk them together to evenly combine. Set aside.2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 1/2 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/8 tsp chili powder
- Pat the pork chops dry using paper towels, then brush both sides of each chop evenly with olive oil.1 lb boneless pork chops, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Season both sides of each pork chop evenly with the seasoning mixture, pressing it in to adhere as needed. Set the prepared chops aside.
- Preheat your smoker to 225℉.
- Using tongs transfer the prepared pork chops directly to the rack of the smoker. Smoke them for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature measures 160° in the thickest part of the meat.
- Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve the pork chops warm with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your tastes.
- Any wood that you would use to smoke pulled pork would also work well to smoke pork chops. For a mild, sweet flavor go for fruit woods like apple or cherry wood. If you want a deeper flavor, hickory or mesquite both work well.
Nutrition
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