By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 23, 2025
These Smoked Pork Chops are about to be your new favorite barbecue recipe! I start with a sweet and smoky dry spice rub to infuse the pork with the best flavor before smoking. I love how simple it is to smoke pork chops on your grill, and I love how they taste even more!
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Easy Smoked Pork Chops Recipe
This recipe will take your typical grilled pork chops up a notch! Juicy, spice-rubbed pork chops are smoked to infuse them with so much flavor. You’re gonna love them!
I’ve used my favorite BBQ rub, but feel free to use yours. Or, change up the flavor of these smoked pork chops by using a different seasoning, such as pork chop seasoning , rich herby Creole seasoning , a savory and spicy blackened seasoning , or opt for a more mild flavoring and use an Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops
- ▢ olive oil
For the Rub
- ▢ ¼ cup brown sugar
- ▢ 1 tbsp chili powder
- ▢ 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ▢ ½ tsp garlic powder
- ▢ ½ tsp onion powder
- ▢ 1 tsp ground mustard
- ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
- ▢ ½ tsp ground black pepper
Video
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 225°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
- In a small bowl, stir together all the rub ingredients. ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Pat the pork chops dry. Drizzle with olive oil and liberally season. Flip and repeat on the second side. 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops, olive oil
- Place the smoker on your grill and smoke for 2-2½ hours, or until the pork reaches 145°F.
- Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Smoker OR
- Grill AND
- Smoker Box
Becky’s Tips
- You want your pork chops to be at least 1″ thick, preferably 1½” to get a good smoke flavor before the pork overcooks.
- You can use a BBQ smoker box to convert your grill into a smoker.
- Use a mild wood, like apple, cherry, hickory, maple, or pecan.
- If you’d like a crispy sear on your pork chops, you can sear them in a hot cast iron pan after smoking them . This is called reverse searing.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Smoked Pork Chops Step by Step
Preheat smoker: Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 225°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
Make rub: In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper.
Coat the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry. Drizzle with olive oil and liberally season. Flip and repeat on the second side.
Smoke: Place smoker on your grill and smoke for 2-2½ hours, or until the pork reaches 145°F.
Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: Serve and enjoy.
How to Store
Store smoked pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a baking pan with a bit of chicken or vegetable broth in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
Freeze smoked pork chops in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these smoked pork chops with classic sides, like stovetop mac and cheese and baked beans . If I’ve some time, I’ll add a side of homemade applesauce , or make honey glazed carrots to add some color to our plate.
More Pork Chop Recipes to try
Apple Butter Pork Chops
Parmesan Pork Chops with Creamy Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Honey Pork Chops with Pears and Bourbon (Pan Fried Pork Chops)
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Smoked Pork Chops Recipe
Equipment
- Smoker OR
- Grill AND
- Smoker Box
Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops
- olive oil
For the Rub
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker or BBQ to 225°F. Add wood chips to the coals or fit your BBQ with a smoking box.
- In a small bowl, stir together all the rub ingredients. ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Pat the pork chops dry. Drizzle with olive oil and liberally season. Flip and repeat on the second side. 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops, olive oil
- Place the smoker on your grill and smoke for 2-2½ hours, or until the pork reaches 145°F.
- Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Video
Notes
- You want your pork chops to be at least 1" thick, preferably 1½" to get a good smoke flavor before the pork overcooks.
- You can use a BBQ smoker box to convert your grill into a smoker.
- Use a mild wood, like apple, cherry, hickory, maple, or pecan.
- If you’d like a crispy sear on your pork chops, you can sear them in a hot cast iron pan after smoking them . This is called reverse searing.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
