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Smoked Pork Chops Recipe

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
The sweet, savory, smoky spice rub is the perfect start to these slow-smoked pork chops!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

  • Smoker OR
  • Grill AND
  • Smoker Box

Ingredients

For the Rub

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 225°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
  • In a small bowl, stir together all the rub ingredients.
    ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    spice rub for pork chops in a glass bowl with a spoon.
  • Pat the pork chops dry. Drizzle with olive oil and liberally season. Flip and repeat on the second side.
    4 thick-cut boneless pork chops, Olive oil
    4 seasoned raw pork chops on a wooden cutting board.
  • Place the smoke on your grill and smoke for 2-2½ hours, or until the pork reaches 145°F.
  • Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

  • You want your pork chops to be at least 1 inch thick, preferably 1½ inches thick, in order to get a good smoke flavor before the pork overcooks.
  • You can use a BBQ smoker box to convert your grill into a smoker.
  • You can substitute your favorite BBQ rub.
  • Use a mild wood, like apple, cherry, hickory, maple, or pecan.
Storage: Store smoked pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1462IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg