Smoked Pork Chops

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.

If you love the way these pork chops taste, make sure to also check out Smoked Pork Ribs, Smoked Pork Belly or these 51 Smoked Pork Chop Recipes.

Why We Love This Recipe

Pork chops is a delicious cut of meat and perfect serve for an easy weeknight dinner or on the weekends. We usually cook boneless chops on a charcoal grill but smoking these bone in pork chops are now always on the menu.

The pork chops turn out juicy and flavorful for a delicious dinner idea.

Ingredients

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How to Make Smoked 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 grill 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. 

• 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!   

Expert Tips

• 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 work 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.

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 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.
• Smoked Potato Salad – This has become my favorite way to make this classic side dish.
• More Side Dish Recipes for Pork Chops

Check out these Sauces for Pork Chops to top your pork chops when serving.