Looking for Smoked Pork Chop Suggestions

[woodman3]

I'm thinking of trying to smoke bone in chops. Looking for tips on what works and doesn't work. Thank you in advance.

 

[chilerelleno]

THICK chops are best, really THICK chops.
Dry or wet brine, or inject, they need the moisture.
Keep the cooking temp low.
If smoking all the way, pull at 140°.
If searing, pull from smoker at 120°-130° and sear to 140°.

Here is one cook of mine.
Smoked/Seared Savory Herb Chops

 

[mike243]

I also do very thick chops but they have to have fat in them to come out the way I want them, there is a UGO nearby that has them all the time. Some times they are better than steak if you hit the flavors just right lol

 

[bill ace 350]

thick cut chops. cold smoke. I use apple.
I cure with Morton Tenderquick prior to cold smoking.
when smoked, season (pepper, paprika etc.) and sear in a pan.

after searing, place them on a bed of sauerkraut in a baking dish. cover the chops in prepared stuffing. stove top works if in a hurry.

bake at 350 until done.

 

[radio]

Chops are very lean, so I prefer pork steaks for smoking. I season with rub, fire up the smoker and cook to about 180° IT so the fat renders some and they get tender. Kind of like a thin mini butt

 

[mike243]

A sirloin chop is my favorite butt the amount of fat will determine which I pick if I have a choice.