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Pork Chop Brine

This simple pork chop brine makes even the toughest cuts of meat a savory delight!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh Rosemary
  • 4 boneless pork chops

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized pot add water, kosher salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary.
  2. Bring to a simmer over high heat. You do not need the water to rapidly boil but you need to make sure the salt and sugar have dissolved in the water.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and cool completely.
  4. Once the brine is cool add the pork chops to a large ziptop bag and pour in the brine.
  5. Let the pork brine in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
  6. Rinse and pat dry before cooking.

Notes

  • Purchase pork that has not been pre-brined. A lot of pork in grocery stores has a saline solution so using brine on that will make it too salty.
  • Ensure sugar and salt are completely dissolved in the brine.
  • Brine must be completely cool before adding the pork.
  • Don't brine them too long (2-4 hours is enough) or the meat can take on a mushy texture.
  • To season pork before cooking, use herbs and spices without salt.
  • Do not store 'used' brine. Once your pork has been brined, discard the remaining brine.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pork chop Calories 209 (10%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 500mg (14%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pork chop
Calories 209 10%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 784mg 33%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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