You can also use another bbq pork rub or seasoning, if you already have a favorite in your kitchen. It’s easy to mix up in 5 minutes and is delicious on smoked, grilled or pan fried pork chops. Pork chop seasoning – I love this homemade seasoning blend, which is a delicious combination of herbs, spices and brown sugar.You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops, just know that a bone-in pork chop will take longer to cook than a boneless pork chop. I definitely do not recommend using any pork chop that’s less than 1 inch thick for this recipe. The thicker the chop, the longer it will take to smoke and the more smoky flavor you will impart on the pork chops. Pork chops – for this recipe, I recommend a thick cut pork chop, like the top loin chops that you see pictured above.Say goodbye to dry, flavorless pork chops forever, because you now have a new go-to recipe for making tender, juicy pork chops every time! It’s that simple to make truly epic pork chops. So what is this super special secret ingredient glaze you ask? It’s pepper jelly! That’s right, brushing a little pepper jelly on top of the pork chops before removing them from the smoker will add a sweet, spicy glaze that is truly unforgettable! Finally, my secret for making these perfect pork chops even better is the glaze.Smoking the pork chops at 225☏ for 90 minutes – 2 hours means the pork chops will absorb all of the delicious smoky flavors, without drying the pork chops out. After the pork chops have brined overnight, I rub them with my famous Pork Chop Seasoning. Brining the pork chops in a combination of salt, sugar and water makes them extra juicy! The salt in the brine changes the structure of the pork chops proteins, allowing them to absorb and hold on to more moisture.
So what makes them so good? It’s just a few simple ingredients and four easy steps! “These are the best pork chops ever, they’re so juicy and tender!” And they’re not wrong, these literally are the best pork chops ever! Literally every time I serve these pork chops, I hear the same thing from friends and family.
Pair the smoked pork chops with my Dad’s Famous BBQ Baked Beans and Blue Cheese Potato Salad for a complete meal! This recipe for Smoked Pork Chops creates the most juicy and tender pork chops ever! An overnight brine, flavorful rub and low and slow smoke will have everyone saying “these are the best pork chops I’ve ever had!”