Smokey Mesquite Pork Chops Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• In a bowl, mix together the seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and smoke flavoring until thoroughly combined. Rinse pork chops, and sprinkle the wet chops on both sides with the spice mixture. With your hands, massage the spice rub into the meat; allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• Grill the chops over indirect heat until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow chops to stand for 10 more minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
• Combine salt, brown sugar, pepper, paprika, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Sprinkle over both sides of each pork chop.
• Place pork chops directly on the smoker grate. Smoke for 2 hours 30 minutes. Remove chops from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, bourbon (if using), brown sugar, and mesquite seasoning in a shallow bowl or zip lock bag.
• Add pork chops, cover or zip and marinate in refridgerator a minimum of 1 hour.
• Grill or broil pork chops over medium heat for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Steps:

• Place mesquite chips in water and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
• Set pork chops out at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before grilling.
• Combine all paste ingredients.
• Spread paste mixture on pork chops covering all sides completely using all of the mixture.
• Drain mesquite chips and place in a small disposable aluminum foil pan.
• Preheat gas grill on high until hot using both burners.
• Lift up grate on one side and place aluminum foil pan directly on fire.
• Sear the pork chops over direct heat for about 6 minutes turning once halfway through searing time.
• Turn fire down to medium heat under aluminum foil pan hodling mesquite chips and turn off fire on the other burner.
• Place pork chops on grill side with no heat.
• Continue to cook with lid closed over indirect medium heat until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 25 minutes.
• Remove from grill, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.