Garlic Thyme Pork Chops

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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    569 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Garlic Thyme Pork Chops

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Ingredients

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For the brine:

  • ¼ cup kosher salt I use Morton’s
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 8 garlic cloves lightly crushed
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups Ice cubes

For the Pork

  • 2 bone-in center-cut pork chops each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove lightly crushed
  • 1 fresh thyme sprig
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Instructions

  1. To make the brine, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 cups water, the salt, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour the brine into a large bowl and add the ice cubes. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
  2. Add the pork chops to the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  3. Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Remove the pork chops from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season the pork chops heavily with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the pork chops and sear, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Add the butter, garlic and thyme to the pan and heat until the butter is melted. Carefully tilt the pan so the butter pools at the edge of the pan and use a spoon to baste the chops. Transfer the pork chops to the oven and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 145°F (63°C), about 5 minutes more. Transfer the pork chops to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use an oven safe skillet so you can go straight from searing to baking. A thermometer is always a great idea, because bone-in meat takes longer to cook.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 569kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 14252mg (594%) Potassium 769mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 459IU (9%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 569 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 569kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 14252mg 594%
Potassium 769mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 459IU 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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