Robert McGee
TVWBB Gold Member
I got to hankering for smoked pork chops (off the Weber OTG, of course
).
Here are the two nice chops from our "local" butcher shop:
Here is my grill set up. Note, that I have a full chimney of coals (about half new briquettes and half used briquettes from the last cook. By putting them behind a couple of fire bricks, they are piled up right under the grill making for a very hot fire. My thinking is that with these relatively thin chops (1/2" as requested) they need to be seared quickly to avoid drying out the interior of the chops. My wife and I prefer nicely seared chops but moist inside. The smoked chops are already cooked and seasoned so all that is necessary to sear both sides (without drying the meat too much inside) for a VERY flavorful treat.
Here are the chops over the coals with first side finished:
Here are the finished chops on a serving plate - note the juicy appearance:
Here is one plated with the sides. My wife fried potatoes and steamed broccoli. She also furnished a side of home made apple sauce (not shown) and with VERY nice tossed salad topped with dried cranberries and served with a nice Vidalia Balsamic Vinegarette:
I might add, that even though the meal was simple that we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Dale53
Here are the two nice chops from our "local" butcher shop:
Here is my grill set up. Note, that I have a full chimney of coals (about half new briquettes and half used briquettes from the last cook. By putting them behind a couple of fire bricks, they are piled up right under the grill making for a very hot fire. My thinking is that with these relatively thin chops (1/2" as requested) they need to be seared quickly to avoid drying out the interior of the chops. My wife and I prefer nicely seared chops but moist inside. The smoked chops are already cooked and seasoned so all that is necessary to sear both sides (without drying the meat too much inside) for a VERY flavorful treat.
Here are the chops over the coals with first side finished:
Here are the finished chops on a serving plate - note the juicy appearance:
Here is one plated with the sides. My wife fried potatoes and steamed broccoli. She also furnished a side of home made apple sauce (not shown) and with VERY nice tossed salad topped with dried cranberries and served with a nice Vidalia Balsamic Vinegarette:
I might add, that even though the meal was simple that we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Dale53
