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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Kaylee Bennett
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful.
Joyce McDonald
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the flavor was out of this world.
Nickael Jacobs
[email protected]The pork chops were amazing! The rub was perfect and the smoke flavor was incredible.
Abdul Ullah
[email protected]These pork chops were a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
JUST CHEEL
[email protected]I've never made smoked pork chops before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out delicious!
ZAkir yt Gaming
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! I'm definitely going to make this again.
Taiwo Adisa
[email protected]These pork chops were so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making them again.
MD Humayon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were actually really good. The smoke flavor was perfect.
Saiman Dhungana
[email protected]The pork chops were a little tough, but the flavor was good.
Sonam Rai
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Ali Ans
[email protected]I made these pork chops for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Janette Stephenson
[email protected]The rub was a little too spicy for my taste, but the pork chops were still good.
Onyedaka Esthre
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! I smoked them for a little longer than the recipe called for and they were fall-off-the-bone tender.
Qasim raza Raza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.
Radowan Ahamed
[email protected]The pork chops were a little dry, but the flavor was still good.
Gamereleven Eleven
[email protected]I've made these smoked pork chops several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Shankar Ghimire
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were cooked to perfection and the smoke added a wonderful flavor.
Hackar Rasel
[email protected]Smoked pork chops turned out so juicy and flavorful! The rub was perfect and gave the chops a delicious crust.