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Smoked Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Apples

Smoked Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Apples

Enjoy a flavor-packed twist on pork chops with this Smoked Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Apples, crafted by Bear Mountain ambassador Miguel Raya. Smoked to perfection and finished with a sweet, tangy cider glaze, this dish delivers smoky, juicy goodness with a bright fruitiness from grilled apples. Perfect for outdoor cooks looking to impress—simple, savory, and downright delicious.

Prep

20 Minutes

Cook time

3 ½ Hours

Serves

2-4

Steps

  1. Preheat your smoker to 400°F with Bear Mountain BBQ Holiday Turkey pellets.
  2. While the smoker is preheating, pat your pork chops dry and season generously with your favorite sweet barbeque rub.
  3. Place your apple halves cut-side down on the hot smoker grates and sear until lightly caramelized, then remove. 
  4. Sear your pork chops on both sides for 2 – 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Reduce the smoker temperature to 250°F for finishing. Place your pork chops and apples opposite from the heat and smoke until the pork chops reach 145°F internally. 
  6. While the pork chops finish cooking, combine apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. 
  7. Simmer until reduced by about half, roughly 10 minutes, then whisk in butter and set aside. 
  8. About 10 minutes before the pork chops are done, brush them with the apple cider glaze. Continue smoking until they reach 145°F.
  9. Remove from the smoker and let the pork chops rest for about 5 minutes before slicing then serve with smoked apple and drizzle with extra glaze.

Ingredients:

  • Bear Mountain BBQ Holiday Turkey BBQ Pellets
  • 4 pork chops (8-10oz each)
  • sweet BBQ rub
  • 2 apples – halved and cored
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup of apple cider
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar – packed
  • 2 tbsp butter

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Smoked Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Apples

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