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Smoked Pork Chops

This recipe is designed for domestic pork, but you can of course use wild hog chops, too. I just like the extra fat I get with farmed pigs. You can scale this recipe up if you'd like. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 thick pork chops
  • Kosher or sea salt (See instructions below)
  • Instacure No. 1 curing salt (See instructions below)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Weigh your pork chops in grams. Yes, you need a scale for this recipe because I have no idea how heavy or thick or large your chops are. Once you have your weight, measure out 1.25% of that weight in grams of sea salt, or kosher salt. Now measure out 0.25% - that's one-quarter of one percent - in curing salt if using. If you are not using curing salt, sub in more regular salt. 
  2. Mix the salts and the sugar, if using, together and massage that into the pork. Ideally, you then vacuum seal the pork. If you don't have a vacuum sealer, put the pork chops in heavy freezer bags. Set them in the fridge to cure. You will need to cure these chops for a minimum of 2 days, and for chops as thick as mine, up to a week. Don't worry, this method of salting them prevents the pork from every getting too salty. You can leave the chops in there for 10 days if you wanted. 
  3. When you are ready, get the smoker going. Any wood you like works, but I prefer apple or cherry. Rinse the pork chops in cold water and pat dry. You want them still damp. 
  4. Smoke at 200F for at least 4 hours. You want them to be fully cooked inside, about 150F to 160F. Serve hot or cold. 

Notes

  • NOTE: Recipe time does not include cure time. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 47mg (2%) Potassium 291mg (8%) Sugar 25g (50%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Potassium 291mg 6%
Sugar 25g 50%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.