Best 6 Early Autumn Smoked Pork Chops Recipes

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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it's time to fire up the smoker and cook up some early autumn smoked pork chops. This is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the season, and it's a relatively easy dish to prepare. Smoked pork chops are perfect for a casual get-together with friends or family, or they can be served as a special occasion meal. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PAT'S SMOKED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground thyme
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 center cut, bone-in pork chops
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup Neely's BBQ sauce, or store-bought BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon buttermilk

Steps:

  • Mix salt, black pepper, brown sugar, thyme, onion powder and cayenne together in a small bowl. Rub pork chops with the spice mixture. Wrap and place in refrigerator for a few hours.
  • Set up your grill/smoker for indirect heat at 275 degrees F., using charcoal and add a handful of the soaked apple wood chips onto the coals.
  • Place pork chops on the grill. Close grill and maintain a temperature of 275 degrees F, adding more charcoal and chips, as necessary. Let smoke for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the pork chops are firm to the touch. Transfer to serving plates and serve with the BBQ sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the apple cider and brown sugar and stir to combine. Allow to reduce for 25 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the BBQ sauce and stir well. Once sauce has warmed, turn off the heat. Add buttermilk and stir to incorporate. Serve over pork chops.

AUTUMN PORK CHOPS



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A delectable fruit sauce makes this easy pork chop dish Sunday-special. It's an autumn favorite when the children and grandchildren gather at our place for dinner after church. The chops simmer to a wonderful tenderness in just an hour. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon butter
12 dried apricots
6 pitted dried plums (prunes)
1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter for 1-2 minutes on each side. Arrange apricots and plums over pork. Combine the cider, sugar, salt and curry; pour over fruit. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove chops and fruit and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and fruit.

Nutrition Facts :

EARLY AUTUMN SMOKED PORK CHOPS



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A savory main dish for fall, grilled marinated pork chops smoked in fall leaves. Goes well with rice and biscuits.

Provided by Virtual_Cook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup strawberry jelly
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground paprika
1 ½ pounds bone-in pork chops

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, strawberry jelly, horseradish, tomato paste, butter, oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until marinade is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place pork chops in a bowl; add marinade. Marinate pork chops in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove pork chops from marinade, reserving the extra marinade.
  • Light charcoals in the grill and add several bags of fall leaves throughout getting the coals ready for grilling.
  • Place pork chops on the grill when the coals are about halfway ashed over. Baste pork chops with marinade and flip pork chops. Cover grill with lid so smoke from the leaves can permeate the pork chops. Cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 3136.5 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

CAMPBELL'S AUTUMN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Campbell's Autumn Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon lite olive oil
4 pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can campbells cream of celery soup
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Cook Chops in the oil until browned on both sides.
  • Add all other ingredients except noodles.
  • Cover & cook until the chops are cooked and tender.
  • Serve with the sauce over the cooked noodles.

EARLY AUTUMN SMOKED PORK CHOPS



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A savory main dish for fall, grilled marinated pork chops smoked in fall leaves. Goes well with rice and biscuits.

Provided by Virtual_Cook

Categories     Pork Chops

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ketchup
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup strawberry jelly
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch ground paprika
1 ½ pounds bone-in pork chops

Steps:

  • Combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, strawberry jelly, horseradish, tomato paste, butter, oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until marinade is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Place pork chops in a bowl; add marinade. Marinate pork chops in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Remove pork chops from marinade, reserving the extra marinade.
  • Light charcoals in the grill and add several bags of fall leaves throughout getting the coals ready for grilling.
  • Place pork chops on the grill when the coals are about halfway ashed over. Baste pork chops with marinade and flip pork chops. Cover grill with lid so smoke from the leaves can permeate the pork chops. Cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 3136.5 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

SMOKED PORK CHOPS



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There are pork chops and then there are smoked pork chops. The rub has just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness that complements the smoky flavor perfectly. Oak is my wood of choice for these but feel free to substitute any hard wood chips.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons light brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
6 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

Steps:

  • Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Combine salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Sprinkle over both sides of each pork chop.
  • Place pork chops directly on the smoker grate. Smoke for 2 hours 30 minutes. Remove chops from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose thick-cut pork chops for maximum flavor and juiciness.
  • Brine the pork chops for several hours or overnight to enhance their flavor and tenderness.
  • Use a flavorful rub to coat the pork chops before smoking. This will help to create a delicious crust.
  • Smoke the pork chops over indirect heat at a low temperature (225-250°F) for 2-3 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Let the pork chops rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Smoking pork chops is a great way to cook them. It infuses them with a delicious smoky flavor and makes them incredibly tender and juicy. By following these tips, you can smoke pork chops that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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