Description
Equipment
Grill Pan or grill
Ingredients
3tablespoonsDiamond Crystal kosher salt, do not use table salt or sea salt, see notes below
4cupswater
46 1/2 ouncecenter-cut pork chops, with the bone, trimmed of fat, 1/2 inch thick
olive oil spray
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops are brined in a saltwater solution and then seasoned with a flavorful dry rub to create the most delicious pork chops!
2teaspoonssweet paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoondried sage
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
- Combine Brine Ingredients: In a large bowl dissolve salt with water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate the pork chops 2 to 4 hours. Any longer and they will be too salty.
- Rinse and Dry: Remove chops from brine; rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. If you’re not cooking right away you can refrigerate them covered at this point until ready to cook.
- When ready to grill: Spray both sides of chops with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over both sides of the pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat the Grill: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill: Oil the grates then grill the chops until they release easily from the grates and are cooked to medium, 155 to 160 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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Notes
Tips for Brining Success
- Keep It Cold: Always brine in the refrigerator to prevent any bacterial growth.
- Don’t Over-Brine: Brining longer than the recommended time will make the meat too salty and mushy. Stick to the recommended times, and if you aren’t ready to cook right way, drain, rinse, pat dry and grill later.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinsing off the brine after soaking is crucial to avoid overly salty pork chops.
- Follow Directions As Written: Use the exact measurements of water and salt as written. If you use less water, it will be saltier.
- Use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt: Other brands of Kosher salt like Mortons, or Sea Salt or table salt will all result in saltier meat because the sodium is higher.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop, Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.5g, Protein: 39.5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 108.5mg, Sodium: 136mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
