Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups dark lager beer; ¼ cup coarse salt; 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons mild-flavored molasses (light); 1 cup ice cube; 6 center-cut pork chops, 1-1/4-inch thick; 7 large garlic cloves, minced; 3 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried sage

Servings: persons

2 cups water
2 cups dark lager beer
¼ cup coarse salt
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons mild-flavored molasses (light)
1 cup ice cube
6 center-cut pork chops, 1-1/4-inch thick
7 large garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried sage

1
Combine 2 cups water, beer, 1/4 cup coarse salt, sugar, and molasses in large bowl.
2
Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
3
Stir in ice.
4
Place pork chops in large resealable plastic bag.
5
Pour beer brine over pork chops; seal bag.
6
Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
7
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
8
Remove pork chops from beer brine; pat dry.
9
Mix garlic, pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and sage in small bowl.
10
Rub garlic mixture over both sides of pork chops.
11
Grill pork chops until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chops registers 145F to 150F, about 10 minutes per side, occasionally moving chops to cooler part of rack if burning.
12
Transfer chops to platter; cover with foil, and let stand 5 minutes.
13
Serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 2 cups dark lager beer, ¼ cup coarse salt, 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops

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