Pork chops grilled on the pellet grill is one of the most delicious ways to prepare them – they stay moist and juicy and packed with flavor. If you invest in a quality pellet grill and get in the habit of using it, you’ll never eat a leathery pork chop again!
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How to Make Pork Chops on the Pellet Grill
Fire up the grill, grab your pork chops, and then decide what kind of rub or marinade you want to use. A lot of people like to use barbeque flavors, but pork chops don’t need a lot of help to be delicious. Here’s a simple rub we like to use:
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- A pinch of mild or hot chili
- Dry mustard
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl to your preference, then pat your pork chops dry with a little kitchen towel. Sprinkle or rub a little of your rub onto each side of the pork chop, then let them sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature so the flavors start to seep into the meat. This time will also ensure your pork chops have time to warm to room temperature, as chops that are still cold in the middle will cook unevenly.
Your Pork Chops Need to Reach 145F Before They’re Safe to Eat
You can grill your pork chops at high heat for a fast meal, but for the kind of flavor that will make you think you’ve died and gone to heaven, give your pork chops a little more time on the grill.
Fast: On a grill set at 450F, this will take about 12 minutes in total, with 6 minutes a side.
Slow: On a grill set at 225F, your pork chops will take about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach 145F.
In the Middle:
Set your grill to 300F and allow them to cook for about 30 minutes until they reach 145F.
Once they reach 145F, pull them off the grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors settle in the meat. Then serve and enjoy!
How Long to Grill Pork Chops on the Grill?
This depend on the temperature you set your pellet grill at and how thick they are. You will need a meat temperature probe to know for sure, so make sure you’ve got one to hand if your grill doesn’t come with one.
Should I Grill My Pork Chops With the Bone in?
You can choose to cook your pork chops with the bone or without – provided you give the chops ample time to cook to the right internal temperature, it won’t make a huge difference to the finished result. Grilling with the bone can help the meat retain moisture and flavor, so cooking with the bone in is a good idea if you’re going to grill your pork chops for a longer period.
What Kind of Grill Do You Need to Grilled Pork Chops?
You can grill pork chops on any kind of grill, but for best results, use a pellet grill. Charcoal grills tend to cook pork chops too fast, leaving the outside charred, so you need a grill that gives you as much control over the temperature as possible.
That’s where a pellet grill shines. You simply set the temperature you need and your pellet grill will maintain the temperature, automatically adding pellets when the temperature starts to drop. Grilling pork chops on a pellet grill will give you delicious results every time.
For the best value for quality and features, you can’t do better than a Z Grills pellet grill. Z Grills is the ideal choice for your first wood pellet grill. We’re a grill manufacturer with over 30 years of experience within the industry. With over 650,000 pellet grills sold and 85 million cooks made.
Our grills are made with high-quality materials, state-of-the-art technology, and are as easy to clean as they are to use. The combination makes for a grill you use constantly, not just for family cookouts.
What Should I Serve With Grilled Pork Chops?
More Pellet Grilled Pork Chops Recipes to Try
Simple Grilled Pork Chops
Equipment
- Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill
- Z Grills Apple Wood Pellets
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your Z Grills wood pellet grill to 450°F.
- Coat pork chops with olive oil and season both sides of the chops with salt and pepper.
- Place the chops on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the chops from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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