Smoked Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Smoked Bone In Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 Bone-in Pork Chops; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Paprika; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Onion Powder; ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme; ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

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5 from 1 vote

Published on April 29, 2023

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by Carrie

Low temperature cooks these Smoked Pork Chops tender and juicy. If you are looking for a delicious meat to smoke, try these pork chops.

Easy Smoked Pork Chops Recipe:

We have recently started smoking meats since the weather has warmed up and we are loving the flavor. Pork chops always turn out tender, juicy and packed with flavor. This Smoked pork chop recipe is a delicious dinner idea that is made with simple ingredients.

My kids are always happy when I cook pork chops. We tend to cook a lot of chicken, so they love the change. This recipe is one of their favorites as the pork chops come out so amazing because of the delicious smoke flavor and simple seasoning blend.

You will love this restaurant quality smoker recipe and it is perfect for all your summertime BBQ’s. Add your favorite sides to complete this meal.

Ingredients:

Bone-in Pork Chops – About ½ inch thick
Olive Oil

For the Rub:

Brown Sugar
Paprika
Kosher Salt
Garlic Powder
Dried Oregano
Onion Powder
Dried Thyme
Black Pepper

How to Cook a Smoke Pork Chops:

Step 1 – Heat Smoker – Preheat a smoker with a water pan to 225 degrees F. This meal takes about 20 minutes to prepare.

Step 2 – Combine Ingredients – Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.

Step 3 – Dry Pork Chops – Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture from the pork chops.

Step 4 – Rub Seasoning on Pork Chops – Then rub the olive oil and rub mixture onto both sides of the pork chops.

Step 5 – Place pork chops in smoker – Then place the pork chops directly on the grates in the smoker.

Step 6 – Cook Pork Chops – Cook the pork for 60-90 minutes depending on the thickness of the pork chops.

Step 7 – Continue cooking – Cook until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Cooking pork chops in the smoker and checking with a thermometer

Step 8 – Serve and enjoy – Remove the pork from the smoker. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

How long to Smoke a Pork Chop:

Depending on how thick your pork chop is, it will take about 60 minutes to smoke it. We also recommending using an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the pork is cooked.

You want the pork to be cooked to a safe temperature before removing it from the smoker.

What wood is best for Smoking Pork Chops:

Pork chops are best to smoke with hickory or maple smoke. Make sure to add chips to the smoker every 15 minutes if your pellet grill smoker does not have an automatic feature.

How to Know when Pork Chops are done:

Bone-in are flavorful pork chops. But they need need to be cooked the right length of time. Pork chops can be a little tricky to grill so that is why we always use a meat thermometer .

Using a thermometer ensures that we don’t under cook or over cook the smoke chops. Plus to ensure that it is safe to eat.

Tips for Smoking Pork Chops:

Pork Chops – We like to smoke thick pork loin chops. If you choose to use a thinner pork chop, you may need to reduce your cooking time. Bone-in pork chops wor best for this recipe. We do not recommend boneless pork chops.
Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning. We like making homemade seasoning rub so we can control the ingredients. But you can use a store bought option if you prefer.
Sear Pork Chops – For added flavor, you can sear the pork chops before adding to the smoker. Even if you skip this step your pork chops will still come out so flavorful.
Oil – We used olive oil to rub on the pork chops, but you can also use vegetable oil. You may need to brush the grill with oil, to prevent the pork chops from sticking.
Temperature – Heat the smoker low to medium high heat to cook the pork chops.
Marinate – Instead of using a dry rub on the pork chops, you can marinate them in many different marinades. They pork chops will come out flavorful. You can even baste with BBQ sauce once the pork chops are done cooking.

What to Serve with Smoked Pork Chops:

These smoked pork chops are delicious served with many different recipes. You can even smoke side dishes with your meat for easy clean up. These are some of our favorite side dishes.

Smoked Cream Cheese – If you are looking for an easy appetizer to smoke this summer, make Smoked Cream Cheese. This cream, delicious dip is seasoned with simple ingredients and placed in the smoker and cooked to perfection.
How to Grill Bake Potatoes – The bake potatoes come out perfectly with the crispy skin and soft and hot on the inside.
Grilled Carrots in Foil – This is our favorite way of making carrots.
Macaroni and Cheese – This is a perfect oven recipe that come out so cheesy and delicious.
More Side Dish Recipes for Pork Chops

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These porkchops are great leftovers. They make the perfect lunch the next day.

I like to meal prep with leftovers. With the pork chops, you can cut the pork chops off the bone and place in a microwave safe container with rice and a vegetables.