Perfect Smoked Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Perfect Smoked Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The Meat; 4 (18 -20 ounce) pork loin chops (bone-in...looks like a Porterhouse steak. Cut at 2 inch thickness and will weigh 18-20 oz each); The Brine; 1 gallon water, for 4 chops use; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon peppercorn; The Rub (combine all thouroughly); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

The Meat
4 (18 -20 ounce) pork loin chops (bone-in...looks like a Porterhouse steak. Cut at 2 inch thickness and will weigh 18-20 oz each)
The Brine
1 gallon water, for 4 chops use
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon peppercorn
The Rub (combine all thouroughly)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

1
Start your work at least 8 hours before you want to eat.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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 140u00b0F 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.
5
But, in my opinion, at that temperature, you've just wasted a day's work.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The Meat, 4 (18 -20 ounce) pork loin chops (bone-in...looks like a Porterhouse steak. Cut at 2 inch thickness and will weigh 18-20 oz each), The Brine, 1 gallon water, for 4 chops use, and more.

Yes, Perfect Smoked Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Perfect Smoked Pork Chops

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