Pork Chop Brine Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Name: Pork Chop Brine Recipe (Quick and Easy)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 cup very hot water; 10 whole peppercorns; 5 whole allspice berries; 5 whole cloves; 2 cups ice; 1 cup cool water; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 2-3 lices onion; 1 - 2 pounds pork chops

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
231 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pork Chop Brine Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Andrew Underwood

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The key to moist, tender pork chops is brining them. This easy pork chop brine recipe can be assembled in minutes and makes enough for 1-2 pounds of pork.

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Ingredients

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3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup very hot water
10 whole peppercorns
5 whole allspice berries
5 whole cloves
2 cups ice
1 cup cool water
2 tablespoons bourbon
2-3 lices onion thinly sliced
1 - 2 pounds pork chops 1-1 1/2" thick, boneless or bone-in*

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Instructions

In a large bowl combine salt, sugar, peppercorns, allspice and cloves. Add hot water and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add ice cubes and stir until ice melts and mixture is cold. Add bourbon and onion and 1 cup cool water.
Add pork chops, making sure they are covered by the brine solution.
Place bowl in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Remove pork chops from brine solution and dry them off completely with paper towels.
Heat your grill to a medium high heat about 450 degrees. Cook chops on the grill for about 5-7 minutes, depending on thickness. Turn chops over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until juices on top of pork run clear. Transfer chops to a cutting board. Tent chops with aluminum foil and let rest for an additional 5 minutes so that the juices redistribute back into the meat. Serve.

Notes

*Personally, I always prefer bone-in meat over boneless - it's more flavorful.If you have thicker pork chops, i.e. 2" thick -- brine for 4 hours before grilling.Use the same brine for chicken breasts, but lessen the brine time to two hours, for optimum results.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 5290mg (220%) Potassium 445mg (13%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	231kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	5290mg	220%
Potassium	445mg	9%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	19mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%