This is the best and easiest way to cook a rack of pork – simply smoked low and slow to infuse insane flavor into the meat, and juicy, tender slices. Crazy moist and packed with flavor in every slice!
This show-stopping recipe for smoked rack of pork looks far more complicated than it is. Slice into a beautiful bone-in pork roast seasoned and smoked to perfection for juicy, tender slices perfect for the holidays or when you want to show off your cooking skills.
Ingredients
- ▢ 7 lbs Bone-In rack of pork
- ▢ 2 tbsp Mustard
- ▢ 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- ▢ 2 – 4 tbsp Garlic seasoning Garlic Junkie, Jack Daniel’s Steak Seasoning or GirlsCanGrill Pork Rub
- ▢ Black pepper for garnish
Instructions
Prep the Pork:
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Remove the pork from the package and pat it dry with paper towels.
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Score the fat cap with a sharp knife and season the whole roast liberally with salt.
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Place the rack of pork on a wire rack, over a baking sheet and let it air dry in the refrigerator over night for 8 to 24 hours.
Smoke the Rack of Pork
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When ready to cook, remove the pork from the fridge and coat all sides in mustard.
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Apply a thick coating of the garlic seasoning and let the pork sit on at room temperature for 45 minutes. =
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Meanwhile, prep the grill by filling the auger with pellets and setting it to 250 degrees F.
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When the grill is preheated, place the rack of pork on the grill grates, bone side down and close the lid.
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Let the pork smoke for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the until the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 140 degrees F with a digital meat thermometer.
Rest and serve
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Using long tongs, carefully transfer the pork roast to a cutting board or baking sheet to rest.
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Tent it with foil and let the meat rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Carve the bone-in pork rib roast by slicing between the bones with a sharp chef’s or carving knife.
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Serve with a pinch of salt, pepper and freshly minced parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg