Best Smoked Pork Chops Recipe (Pellet Smoker)
Smoked pork chops come out perfectly tender and juicy, full of rich smoky flavor. Enjoy them for a simple meal or double the recipe for guests.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pork Chops 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup TSRI Sweet BBQ Rub
TSRI Sweet BBQ Rub
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons New Mexico Chile powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Choose your favorite wood, I am using my favorite blend of oak, maple and hickory on my pellet smoker.
- Pat the pork chop dry with a paper towel.
- Drizzle some olive oil over the pork chops and rub the oil until they are coated.
- Sprinkle each pork chop with the rub. Gently push and rub the seasoning into the meat.
- Place your pork chops in the middle of the smoker on the grates.
- Cook for 60 minutes. Check the temperature. Ours was 150-degrees F.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160-degree F.
- Once it reaches the correct internal temperature, take off the heat, cover with aluminum foil and rest for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy with your favorite sides!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 148cal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 483mg | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg