Cold Smoked Thick Cut Heritage Pork Chop* (GF) recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Blackbird RestaurantCold Smoked Thick Cut Heritage Pork Chop* (gf) Recipe

Cold Smoked Thick Cut Heritage Pork Chop* (gf) Recipe

Time3h
Serves2

Smoked Gouda Sweet Potato Biscuit Pudding, Carrot Puree, Parsnip Puree, Swiss Chard, Pecan Bourbon Mustard Sauce

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Ingredients

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Pork Chop

Smoked Gouda Sweet Potato Biscuit Pudding

Swiss Chard

Pecan Bourbon Mustard Sauce

Method

Preparing the Pork Chop

1

Season the Pork Chop

Rub the pork chops with cold smoked sea salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

2

Cold Smoke the Pork Chop

Using a cold smoker, smoke the pork chops for about 2 hours or until they reach the desired smokiness. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Making Smoked Gouda Sweet Potato Biscuit Pudding

3

Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, gluten-free flour, baking powder, smoked Gouda, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until well combined.

4

Bake

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until set.

Preparing Purees and Swiss Chard

5

Make Carrot Puree

Boil the chopped carrots in vegetable broth until soft. Drain and blend with olive oil and salt until smooth.

6

Make Parsnip Puree

Boil the chopped parsnips in vegetable broth until soft. Drain and blend with butter and salt until smooth.

7

Sauté Swiss Chard

In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted.

Making Pecan Bourbon Mustard Sauce

8

Mix Sauce Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, bourbon, Dijon mustard, and honey. Mix well and set aside.

Final Assembly

9

Plate the Dish

On each plate, place a portion of the smoked Gouda sweet potato biscuit pudding, a serving of carrot and parsnip puree, sautéed Swiss chard, and top with the pecan bourbon mustard sauce over the pork chop.