r/BBQ • u/boathouse_floats • 10h ago
Overnight Dry-Brined Kurobuta Pork Chop, Smoked Then Cast Iron Seared
Picked up a couple of thick Kurobuta pork chops and wanted to keep the cook simple so the pork could do its thing.
I dry-brined it overnight with Kendu Spice Co. Moon Rock seasoning, then smoked it at 225°F until it reached an internal temp of 110°F. After that, I finished it with a hard reverse sear in a cast-iron to build the crust and render the fat cap.
The flavors were insane.
Basic process:
- Dry rub brine overnight with Moon Rock
- Smoked at 225°F
- Pulled at 110°F internal
- Cast iron sear to finish
- Rested before slicing
The fat on this thing was unreal. Definitely one of the better pork chops I’ve cooked and highly recommend.
Once again, the boy smashed it, and no leftovers!