Smoked Pork Chops

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.