By Traeger Kitchen
Whether you're using ginger ale or Pale Ale, this balsamic glaze creates a sticky sweet chop that even the kids will love.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.4 | (8 oz) bone-in pork rib chops |
As Needed | Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub |
2/3 Cup | ginger ale or pale ale beer |
1/4 Cup | brown sugar |
1/2 Cup | balsamic vinegar |
2 Sprig | fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped |
To Taste | Olive oil |
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Season the pork rib chops with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub on all sides, gently pressing the seasoning into the meat.
4 (8 oz) bone-in pork rib chops
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
3
Place the pork rib chops directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and let smoke for 30 minutes.
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the ginger ale, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. Cook on the stovetop over medium-low heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable, 15-20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and cover to keep the glaze warm.
2/3 Cup ginger ale or pale ale beer
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
2 Sprig fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
5
Remove the pork rib chops from the grill and increase the temperature to 450℉. Preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
Lightly drizzle the pork rib chops with olive oil. Place the chops back on the grill and insert the probe horizontally into the center of a chop, avoiding the bone. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes, then flip the chops and baste with the glaze. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 5 minutes more.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
145 ˚F / 63 ˚C
To Taste Olive oil
7
Remove the chops from the Traeger and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!