Master the art of smoking melt-in-your-mouth pork with this Traeger Pork Chops recipe. With this simple hands-off cooking method, you’ll be indulging in tender and smoky pork throughout the grilling season!
4thick cut pork chops1-inch thick, bone-in or boneless
Instructions
Preheat your smoker to 225-degrees.
Prepare the dry rub by whisking together all the spices in a small bowl.
Season the pork chops on all sides with the dry rub.
Add the pork chops to the smoker and cook for 90 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the smoker and tent with foil.
Turn the smoker to high heat (around 450-degrees) and heat for 15 minutes, until it reaches temperature.
Return the pork chops to the smoker and sear for a couple minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 140-degrees.
Let rest for 10-minutes before slicing.
Notes
Place leftover Traeger pork chops in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in aluminum foil before storing them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. They also freeze well for about 2 to 3 months.