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Quick and Simple Pork Chop Brine
This quick and simple pork chop brine makes a delicious coating on the outside of the chop with a moist and delicious inside. Perfect for grilling!
Prep Time
4 hrs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 330 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- four inch thick pork chops center cut and bone in
Brine
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cooking molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 whole cloves
Instructions
Brine
- Combine the boiling water, salt, molasses and, brown sugar in a large air-tight container until dissolved.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Add in the pork chops, ensuring they are completely submerged in the brine. Cover the container and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours, turning the pork chops a few times while marinating. You can also refrigerate overnight.
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Cooking the Pork Chops
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat and grill for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer shows the internal temperature of the pork chop is a safe cooking temperature (145 degrees Fahrenheit). Remove and serve.
- To broil, place the chops on a broiling rack 6 inches from the heating element and broil for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer shows the internal temperature of the pork chop is a safe cooking temperature (145 degrees Fahrenheit). Remove and serve.
Notes
- Calories include all of the brine and are higher than the actual amount.
Nutrition Information
Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
7172mg
(299%)
Potassium
1120mg
(32%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 7172mg | 299% |
| Potassium | 1120mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.