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Traeger Pork Chops

Cooking pork chops on your Traeger is the WAY to go! It's juicy and smoky - just a plate of delicious right there!
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4 chops
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger Grill
  • Traeger Pellets
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer
  • Silicone Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon water
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 pork chops
  • 1/4 cup pork bbq seasoning

Instructions
 

  • For the Brine: Dissolve the salt and sugar in 1 gallon of water. Once dissolved, place the chops in the brine and refrigerate overnight. Make sure chops are fully submerged weighing it down if necessary.
  • When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. 
  • While the grill preheats, remove the chops from the brine, pat dry and rub with bbq seasoning  
  • Place chops directly on the grill grate and smoke for 2 hours or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145℉ when inserted into the middle of the chop. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You do not have to brine the chops but I think it adds to the juiciness
  • Use your favorite bbq seasoning powder - I like Historic BBQ Red for Pork and Poultry
  • Always take your pork off between 140-145 degrees - it will heat to 145 and is safe to eat with a blush of pink
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 256kcalProtein: 18gFat: 19.9gSaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1436mgPotassium: 275mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword grilling, traeger
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