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Flavorful Maple Bourbon Smoked Pork Chops

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Juicy, tender pork chops smoked to perfection with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon glaze, delivering a perfect balance of bold flavors and a caramelized crust.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A recommended)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Applewood chips for smoking (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, and olive oil. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
  3. Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). If using a grill, set up for indirect heat and add soaked applewood chips to smoker box or foil packet.
  4. Place pork chops on smoker grate or grill away from direct heat. Smoke for about 20 minutes.
  5. Use a basting brush to coat each chop lightly with the maple bourbon glaze. Flip and glaze the other side.
  6. Continue smoking for another 10-15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes until glaze thickens and caramelizes. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove chops from smoker and let rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute juices.
  8. Drizzle any leftover glaze over the chops before serving.

Notes

Use bone-in pork chops for juicier meat. Soak applewood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before smoking. Keep smoker or grill lid closed as much as possible to retain heat and smoke. If chops char too quickly, move to cooler part of grill or lower heat. The glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before use. For oven method, roast at 300°F with soaked wood chips nearby and finish under broiler to caramelize glaze.

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