smoker ChartsDATASHEET // CT-SM-012
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How Long to Cook Thick-Cut Smoked Pork Chops in the smoker
Specification: 1.5-inch thick bone-in center cut pork chops (12–14 oz each)
Target Temp
225°F (107°C) smoke / 450°F (232°C) sear finish
Indirect Smoke
Total Time
50–65 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
45m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
140°F (pull) → 145°F (after 10-min rest)
USDA Safe Pull
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) smoke / 450°F (232°C) sear finish with your choice of wood. Prepare thick-cut smoked pork chops (1.5-inch thick bone-in center cut pork chops (12–14 oz each)).
2
Cook & Flip
Cook for 50–65 mins. Flip at the 45-minute mark for even browning.
3
Check & Rest
Golden smoke tint with crosshatch grill marks after quick 2-minute-per-side sear. Confirm internal temperature reaches 140°F (pull) → 145°F (after 10-min rest). Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
Tested 1.5-inch bone-in chops on Weber Smokey Mountain with apple wood; USDA FSIS 145°F pork standard.
Pro Tip: Never smoke pork chops under 1.25 inches thick — thin chops dry out before smoke flavor penetrates.
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