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Smoked Honey Infused Pork Chops with Bourbon Glaze

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 2 Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy Smoked Pork Chops with a Rich Bourbon Glaze

Pork chops can often get a bad rap for being dry and dull, but not today! We’re turning these chops into a flavour explosion with a honey and mustard rub, a good smoke session, and a finger-licking bourbon glaze. Using the trusty Kamado Joe – Joe Jnr, this recipe ensures you get tender, juicy, and absolutely delicious pork chops every time. Follow along, and you’ll be serving up the best pork chops your mates have ever tasted.

Smoked Honey Infused Pork Chops with Bourbon Glaze

Prep Time 4 hrs Cook Time 1 hr Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 5 hrs 5 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 150  C Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: £ 10 Calories: Approximately 400 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Pork Loin Chops

For the Bourbon Glaze

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chops
    • Rub and Marinate: Generously coat both sides and edges of the pork chops with the Honey & Mustard rub.
    • Wrap and Chill: Wrap the chops in cling film and place them in the fridge for 4 hours to let the flavours meld.
  2. Make the Bourbon Glaze
    • Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix the maple syrup, bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Honey & Mustard rub.
    • Cook the Glaze: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until it reaches a syrupy consistency. Stir occasionally.
  3. Smoke the Pork Chops
    • Set Up the Grill: Prepare your Kamado Joe – Joe Jnr for indirect cooking and preheat to 150°C (300°F).
    • Add Smoke: Once at temperature, add a block of cherry wood for smoking.
    • Smoke the Chops: Place the pork chops on the grill and insert a meat thermometer. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 57°C (135°F).
  4. Sear and Glaze
    • Prepare for Searing: Remove the deflector plate, stir up the coals, and open all vents to get the grill hot for searing.
    • Glaze the Chops: Brush the bourbon glaze all over the pork chops.
    • Sear the Chops: Sear each side of the chops for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Stand the chops on their edges to sear the rind as well.
  5. Rest and Serve
    • Check the Temp: Ensure the internal temperature has reached 63°C (145°F).
    • Rest: Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

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Note

  • Extra Heat: For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili flakes to the bourbon glaze.
Keywords: smoked pork chops, bourbon glaze, honey mustard pork, BBQ pork chops, Kamado Joe recipes
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Today at 10:28am (Tuesday 22nd April 2025) I witnessed the best @typhoondisplayteam of the year — 100% the best I’ve seen! Squadron Leader Nathan Shawyer absolutely smashed it over @rafconingsby There I was . . . iPhone in one hand, Wren (the dog) strapped to my waist, being swarmed by flies (note to self: change aftershave), trying to capture the magic. Worth every buzz and bite — turn your sound up and enjoy this beauty! P.S. Don’t worry, the dog you can hear barking in the video occasionally wasn’t Wren . . . Others had come out to watch the display with their lovely dogs too — one clearly less keen on the noise from the jets haha.

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First cook on the new Blackstone – had to break it in with a kid-friendly Full English! Went with the classics: sausages, hash browns, bacon, beans, fried eggs, griddled tomatoes, fried bread and of course… potato waffles (because kids). Set the Blackstone up with different zones for each bit – sausages and waffles in the hotter section, eggs and bread on the low zone. Used the integrated air fryer basket for the hash browns and the warm drawer came in clutch for holding bits while the rest cooked. Cooking on the Blackstone is FAST. You’ve got to juggle it all a bit, but it’s mad satisfying once you get into the rhythm. This wasn’t a fancy cook – just a proper hearty breakfast to get used to the griddle. The kids? They rated it 10,000,000 out of 10, which either means I’m a breakfast legend or they need a maths lesson. Either way, I’ll take it. Plenty more cooks coming – this was just the start. #BlackstoneGriddleUK #FullEnglishOnTheGriddle #BBQBreakfast #BlackstoneCooking #FamilyBBQVibes

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Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy.

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🍍🔥 Pineapple Express Pulled Pork — with shatter-crisp crackling so savage, you’ll hear it from three streets over. Massive love to @villagebutchers for sending me this absolute unit of a pork leg (9kg of bone-in, rind-on beauty). Injected it with pineapple rum, spun it low ‘n slow on the rotisserie, then crowned it with crispy shards of crackling like some kind of BBQ king 👑 Cooked this beast on the @everdurebyhestonblumenthal Hub 2 — first time I’ve fired it up in ages. Truth be told, I was sent it back in May 2023 to review . . . but with the house move, life chaos and all that jazz, it’s been sat in the garage gathering dust. Good job I kept hold of it — it’s the only kit I own that could handle the sheer size and weight of this bad boy. Wanna try it yourself? Full step-by-step recipe is live now: 👉 https://www.smokeandsear.world/BBQ-recipes/pineapple-express-pulled-pork-with-shatter-crisp-crackling/ #SmokeAndSear #PineappleExpressPulledPork #CracklingKings #RotisserieLife #BBQUK #EverdureHub2 #PulledPorkPerfection #OutdoorCooking #PineappleBBQ #BBQCrackling #BBQMad #MeatMatters #VillageButchers #BackyardBBQ #LowAndSlow #BBQGoals #BBQRecipe