SRF Chops

Jeepster47

Ozzie picked out a care package from SRF for a Christmas gift this year ... small ham, pork chops, and bacon.  Today was the day to test out the chops.  Each chop was about 0.43 lbs ... one was 1-1/8" thich and the other was 1-1/4" thick.

Fired up the egg with Rockwood lump and apple wood for smoke.  Target temp was 500 degrees and the grill was elevated to 4" above the felt line with no indirect stone.  A little EVOO for stickiness and a medium coating of Penzeys’ “Pork Chop” seasoning had the chops ready to go.  (Penzey’s lemon pepper is a good substitute, as is S&P … just remember not to use a heavy coating of anything as it can overpower pork.)  Loaded the egg with lump to just above the top of the fire bowl, added a few chunks of apple for smoke, and brought it up to target temp.  Used a Thermoworks Chef's Alarm to monitor the thicker chop ... target IT was just before 145 degrees.  That's the correct temp for the missus.



Cooked for 6 minutes on one side and then flipped.  The Chefs Alarm went off after about 5 minutes on the second side.  My locally purchased chops are 2" thick, and thus, take longer ... glad for the Chefs Alarm.



The chops were great ... probably the most flavorful I've cooked.  They received a double thumbs up from us tonight.

bgebrent

Beautiful chops there!  Very nice gift indeed.

bhedges1987

I wish someone would give me a SRF gift package 

Davie755

SRF makes it to the top, again. Good work, those look great. 

Foghorn

Outstanding.

blind99

Deeelicious!

caliking

I would've eaten both of those beauties!

chuckytheegghead

 Very nice. Those chops look great. 

nolaegghead

Nice.  Paying you back for all the food he stole from your freezer - not so parasitic a son after all.

pgprescott

I have to agree with @nolaegghead . They must have tasted extra good coming from @Ozzie_Isaac! That heritage pork is pricey, but really does have a much richer flavor profile. Looks great Tom!

northGAcock

I had a couple of these on my summer vacation boating trip and enjoyed them to the highest degree. No egg, but a simple grill. Those you did had to be outstanding....based on my past experience and your cooking method and weapon of choice. 

Jeepster47

pgprescott said:

I have to agree with @nolaegghead . They must have tasted extra good coming from @Ozzie_Isaac! That heritage pork is pricey, but really does have a much richer flavor profile. Looks great Tom!

Yep, I figure if Ozzie fed me for the rest of my life, he would still be ahead.  That's why it's extra fun to watch his 12 year old eat as much as he does ... just figure it's payback time.

Our local specialty grocery store investigated selling some heritage pork raised on a near by farm.  They gave me some chops to try out and report back.  Gave very positive feedback.  But, the numbers just didn't pan out for the store to make a profit.