Fennel-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Fennel-Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fennel fronds; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sambuca or other anise-flavored liqueur; 1 cup ice cubes; 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick); Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chopped fennel fronds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sambuca or other anise-flavored liqueur
1 cup ice cubes
4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

1
Combine 1 cup water, fronds, and seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water, salt, sugar, and liqueur, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Pour salt mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and pork; seal. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2
Prepare grill to high heat.
3
Remove pork from bag; discard brine. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Coat pork with cooking spray. Combine the rosemary, pepper, and garlic; rub evenly over both sides of pork. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups water, divided, 1/2 cup chopped fennel fronds, 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, 1/4 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), and more.

Yes, Fennel-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.

Fennel-Brined Pork Chops

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