Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup ice cube; 4 pork chops (bone-in 1 inch thick); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup ice cube
4 pork chops (bone-in 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons olive oil

1
In a large bowl combine water and salt, stirring until salt dissolves.
2
Add next 3 ingredients (sugar- vanilla), stir until sugar dissolves.
3
Stir in ice and add pork chops.
4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
5
Drain and remove pork chops from brine.
6
Discard brine.
7
Combine next 7 ingredients (sage-garlic), rub both sides of pork chops with spice mixture.
8
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
9
Place flour in large plastic bag and add chops, shake well to coat chops.
10
Place chops on plate before frying.
11
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
12
Add chops, cook 5-10 minutes per side, depending on degree of doneness desired and thickness of chops.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups water, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Brined 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.

Brined Pork Chops

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