Traeger Smoked Thin Pork Chops

5 from 11 votes

Do you love smoky, juicy pork chops with tangy BBQ sauce? Then this recipe for Traeger smoked thin pork chops is for you! It's perfect for quick weeknight dinners, weekends, or any time you want a quick and easy dinner with a delicious smoky flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time26

Total Time36

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

6 thin-cut pork chops about ¼-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil

Homemade Pork Rub:

2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

3-Ingredient BBQ Sauce:

½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Preheat your Traeger grill to 375℉.
Dry the pork chops with a paper towel, then brush both sides with olive oil.
Combine the ingredients for the pork rub in a small bowl and sprinkle generously on both sides of the pork chops, including the sides.
Place the seasoned pork chops directly on the grill grates, and smoke for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
While the pork chops are cooking, make the BBQ sauce by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
Flip the pork chops and brush the top side with the BBQ sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes, then flip again and brush the other side with BBQ sauce. Continue smoking for another 3 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145℉ with a meat thermometer.
Remove the pork chops from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

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Notes

Don’t overcook the pork: Once you reach an internal temperature of 145°F remove the pork chops from the grill.
Use a meat thermometer to get perfectly cooked pork chops without guessing.
You can use any pellet grill to make these pork chops, it doesn't have to be a Traeger grill.

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