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Seeing the juicy pork chops in my friend Jennifer Yu’s blog post (Use Real Butter) inspired this recipe, which features one of my favorite getting-meat-ready-for-the-grill techniques of all time. If you can call sprinkling salt on pork chops a technique. As long as you don’t horribly overcook your meat, this ‘dry-brine’ technique will produce the juiciest and most flavorful pork chops you’ve ever had.
Ingredients
- 4 large center-cut bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for grilling
Directions
Step 1
Mix kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl to make the dry brine. Generously apply mixture to both sides of pork chops. Transfer chops to a rack on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered 18 to 24 hours.
Step 2
Preheat grill to medium or medium-high heat. Brush pork chops on each side with a few drops of vegetable oil.
Step 3
Grill chops until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F (60 degrees C), turning to evenly brown on each side. Transfer to platter and allow to rest 5 minutes.
Chef’s Note
Let the chops "brine" uncovered in the fridge for 18 to 24 hours. Some say you can do this in less time, but I've always let it go at least overnight.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 216 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
| Sodium2937mg | 128% |
| Total Carbohydrate0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Protein26g | |
| Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
| Calcium28mg | 2% |
| Iron1mg | 4% |
| Potassium348mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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