Brining pork chops is like upgrading to premium cable; once you do it, you can’t go back to basic. Dissolve salt and molasses in water, toss in the chops, and wait. What do you get from such little effort? A pork chop that’s seasoned from the inside out, with a firm, but very moist texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup kosher salt
- ½ cup molasses
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cup boiling water
- 7 cups cold water
- 4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Combine salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large container. Stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.
Step 3
Completely submerge pork chops in molasses mixture. Cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Step 4
Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil each chop.
Step 5
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 6
Place pork chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook pork until it is slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Editor’s Notes:
Chef John glazes these pork chops with his Carolina-Style Barbeque Sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 346 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat14g | 17% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol66mg | 22% |
Sodium11473mg | 499% |
Total Carbohydrate31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein24g | |
Calcium132mg | 10% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium930mg | 20% |
*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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