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Grilled Thick-Cut Pork Chops

Grilled Thick-Cut Pork Chops

By Traeger Kitchen

These thick-cut pork chops are surprisingly simple to make, but pack complex flavor into each and every bite. Your weeknight dinner just got an upgrade.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

30 Min

Pellets

Mesquite

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

2

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Units of Measurement:
main
1/4 Cup Olive oil
1/4 Cup red wine
3 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
To Taste Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub
To Taste kosher salt
2 Whole (1-1/2 inch thick) pork chops
Number of People Serving

2

Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.
Units of Measurement:
main
1/4 Cup Olive oil
1/4 Cup red wine
3 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
To Taste Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub
To Taste kosher salt
2 Whole (1-1/2 inch thick) pork chops

Step

  • 1

    In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine, rosemary leaves, salt, and Traeger Blackened Saskatchewan Rub.

  • 2

    Slather the rub all over the pork chops, then transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.

  • 3

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:15

  • 4

    Insert the probe into the center of a pork chop, avoiding the bone. Place the chops directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, about 30 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    140 ˚F / 60 ˚C

    00:30

  • 5

    Remove the chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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