If you are using your Traeger wood-pellet grill, turn on the super smoke feature for great smoke flavor. Close the lid and smoke the pork chops at 225☏. Step Two: Place pork chops directly on the grill grates in the preheated smoker. Sprinkle the dry rub on the pork chops being sure to cover both sides and the edges as well. Make sure they are thoroughly coated so that the rub will adhere. Next, combine the seasonings in a small bowl to make the dry rub. Lay them onto a cutting board or rimmed baking dish. Step One: Remove the pork chops from the packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. Instructions for Making Traeger Pork Chops Recipe You can use your favorite steak rub or even a poultry rub can work in a pinch. If you are low on different herbs and spices, you can also use store-bought rubs and seasoning. You can even finish it off with your favorite BBQ sauce. Some Variations on the Rub: If you want more of a BBQ flavor, try using a mix of smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. The key is to have a well-seasoned rub to create a beautiful crust on the pork chop. If you want to use dry rosemary, you can do that too. I went with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a minced sprig of fresh rosemary. Seasoning / Dry Rub - Having a delicious blend of seasoning is key. Olive Oil - This acts as a bit of glue to keep the dry rub onto the pork chops. You can use boneless pork chops or bone-in. If you can't find any precut, ask the butcher to cut some for you. I am always looking for thick-cut pork chops to smoke. Pork chops, because they are relatively lean, have a high propensity of drying out if you overcook them. This is particularly true with pork chops. Pork Chops - Whenever you are smoking meat, the larger the cut, the better chance you have of really getting that smoky flavor without overcooking the meat. Ingredients for Traeger Smoked Pork Chops This Berkshire Pork Chops Recipe creates perfect tender chops every time. Or try these Apple Stuffed Pork Chops in the air fryer. If you don't have thick pork chops, smoking a whole pork loin is another great way to get the same delicious smoky flavors as these Traeger pork chops. The thicker the pork the easier it is able to do. The biggest concern when cooking tender pork is that it can easily overcook and become dry and chewy.Ĭooking pork on a smoker allows the flavor to build and permeate the flesh of the pork slowly before it is cooked all the way through.

Traeger Smoked Pork Chops deliver a perfect bite every time.Ĭooking pork perfectly can be intimidating to even seasoned cooks. Juicy, smoky, flavorful pork chops are delicious and easy to make on the Traeger Grill or your favorite Smoker.

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