Smoked Pork Chops

[Montanasmoker]

Thanks, I am going to try it again without the brining and will post back afterwards. I alos wondered if marinating in Italian dressing would make a difference.

[Habanero Smoker]

Marinades do add flavor, and most of today's marinades are a combination of brine/marinade. Meaning that many have a fairly high salt content.

With marinades with a high acid content like Italian dressing, I would not marinade too long. The acid will tend to make the surface of the meat a little mushy.