Smoked Pork Chops

These deliciously juicy Smoked Pork Chops are covered in a buttery seasoned crust and are so easy to make.

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 385kcal

Author Dina

Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F. Make sure that there are enough pellets inside. I recommend using apple when smoking pork, but any other fruit woods will work.
In a small prep bowl combine that salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Then set aside.
Drizzle the olive oil on all sides of the pork chops. Then evenly season the pork chops on all sides with the spice rub.
Place the pork chops on the smoker, close the lid, and cook until the internal temperature of the chops reads 145 degrees F. Use an instant-read thermometer for this step. This can take anywhere from 60-90 minutes. It really depends on how thick your pork chops are.
Remove the chops from the smoker. Add the butter to a cast iron pan and bring it to medium-high heat. Then sear each side for about 30 seconds to create a golden brown crust. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Preheat the smoker- Get the smoker up to 225 degrees F before adding the seasoned pork chops so they get a nice crust, rather than slowly heating up and steaming.

Check doneness with a meat thermometer- Make sure the meat has reached at least 145 degrees in its thickest part before taking it out of the smoker.

Finish them in the cast iron pan- Cooking the pork chops in butter in the cast iron pan adds flavor and a tasty crust that makes these chops irresistible.

Let it rest before slicing- Don't cut into the meat right away. Allow it to rest at least 5-10 minutes so the juices can reabsorb into the pork. Otherwise, they will run out when sliced.