Smokey Mesquite Pork Chops Recipes

EARLY AUTUMN SMOKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, strawberry jelly, horseradish, tomato paste, butter, oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until marinade is smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Place pork chops in a bowl; add marinade. Marinate pork chops in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Remove pork chops from marinade, reserving the extra marinade.
• Light charcoals in the grill and add several bags of fall leaves throughout getting the coals ready for grilling.
• Place pork chops on the grill when the coals are about halfway ashed over. Baste pork chops with marinade and flip pork chops. Cover grill with lid so smoke from the leaves can permeate the pork chops. Cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

MESQUITE GRILLED PORK CHOPS

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.

SMOKEY MESQUITE PORK CHOPS

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.

MESQUITE GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and white pepper. Refrigerate several hours, or overnight.
• Season chops with garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle soaked wood over coals, or place in the smoker box of a gas grill. Lightly oil grate, and place chops on grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Serve with applesauce salsa.