You'd pay $30 for one of these in an upscale chop/steakhouse...you can charge your friends a little less if you want!
Provided by Scott222
Categories Pork
Time 8h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Start your work at least 8 hours before you want to eat.
- Brine the meat. In a bowl or pot large enough to hold chops and 1 gallon of water, combine brine ingredients. Start with 2 cups of hot water to dissolve salt and sugar. After salt & sugar are completely dissolved, add more cold water and some ice to bring volume to 1 gallon. Make sure the brine solution is cold and add chops -- they should be completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Smoke the chops. Smoking methods can vary. I use a barrel-smoker with an external firebox. Other methods will work, but be sure your temperature stays in the range of 175-200 F and never expose the chops to direct heat . When fire/smoke is ready, remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towel. Place in smoker. Use hickory, mesquite or apple wood (or combinations), smoke for 1 hour. At this point, the chops can be cooked or reserved in refrigerator for several hours.
- Cook the chops. Just before cooking, apply about 1 tablespoon of the rub to both sides. Grill on direct heat. This will take about 30 minutes. Be prepared to move the chops to indirect heat for a while of they are getting too brown prior to being done. Cook to an internal temperature of 140°F Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes before serving. Meat will be pink and very juicy -- don't worry about the pink! As long as you achieve a temperature of 140 in the thickest part of the chop, it's safe to eat (the trichinosis bug dies at 137 F). If you prefer a more well-done chop, cook to 150 before removing from heat.
- But, in my opinion, at that temperature, you've just wasted a day's work.
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Elihle Madondo
[email protected]These are the best smoked pork chops I've ever had!
Omariay Anderson
[email protected]I've made these chops many times and they're always perfect.
Makai Gerber
[email protected]These chops are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
haider jutt
[email protected]I love the rub that's used in this recipe. It gives the chops a delicious flavor.
Sohailkhan Sohail
[email protected]These chops are so tender and juicy. They practically melt in your mouth.
Katusiime Cleophas
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of these chops. It's the perfect way to enjoy pork chops.
Pratibha Thakuri
[email protected]These chops are a great way to impress your guests. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
Ravindra Jain
[email protected]I've made these chops for my friends and family many times and they're always a hit.
Jerome Cruz
[email protected]These chops are perfect for a summer cookout. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Hazy 23
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different rubs and woods to create different flavors of smoked pork chops.
Jalien Mendoza
[email protected]These chops are a great way to use up leftover pork chops. I always have a few leftover from dinner and this is a great way to use them up.
Ramiro Padilla
[email protected]I've tried many smoked pork chop recipes, but this one is my favorite. The chops are always juicy and flavorful.
nardos addisu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were really good. The smoke flavor was perfect and the chops were cooked perfectly.
Virendra Nand
[email protected]I made these chops for my family and they all loved them. Even my picky kids ate them all up.
Richard Mackey
[email protected]These chops were a hit at my last party. Everyone loved them and asked me for the recipe.
Rj Sumon
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these chops without any problems.
thomas french
[email protected]I've made smoked pork chops many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The chops were cooked to perfection and the flavor was amazing.
D T
[email protected]These smoked pork chops were absolutely delicious! The rub was perfect and the meat was so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.