Smoked Apple Pork Chops with Apple Glaze
These Apple Smoked Pork Chops with Apple Glaze are juicy, tender, and topped with a homemade apple glaze. These flavorful chops are full of delicious smoky flavors and are always a crowd favorite! This is an easy recipe with no brining required!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pork Rub
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For The Apple Glaze
- 2 apples diced
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill to 225℉. Use apple wood pellets for the best flavor.
- Combine 2 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl or jar.
- Pat the pork chops dry using paper towels. Brush olive oil evenly over the pork chops, covering the top, sides, and bottom. Generously season them with the dry rub. Make sure to get the sides as well. Let the chops sit at room temperature while you wait for the grill to reach its target temperature.
- Add 1 cup of apple juice, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to a saucepan or cast iron skillet. Whisk until combined. Add the diced apples and stir.
- Place the prepared pork chops directly onto the grill grates of your pellet grill. Set the saucepan filled with the glaze on the grill (place it in the coolest spot of your smoker). Close the lid and smoke the chops for 60-90 minutes total (flip halfway through the cooking time). Check the internal temperature of the pork periodically with an instant-read thermometer and give the glaze a stir. The pork is fully cooked when it reaches 145°F.
- About 10 minutes before the chops are done (when they reach 140-142°F), brush the apple glaze on them. Cook for 5 more minutes, flip, reglaze, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the chops from the grill, let them rest for 5-10 minutes, and serve with extra apple glaze on the side. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The pork rub makes enough for four pork chops. If you are cooking more pork chops, double or triple the recipe. Store any leftover rub in an airtight container.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze for a spicy kick.
- Use a meat thermometer with a remote monitor to monitor the internal temperature without frequently opening the lid.
- If the glaze gets too thick, thin it with some apple juice.
- Leftover smoked pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
