Grilled Pork Chops with Concord Grapes

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   In a large bowl, stir the salt, sugar and boiling water until the sugar dissolves.

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   Let cool until lukewarm.

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   Add the chops and refrigerate for 4 hours.

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   Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400.

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   Place the garlic on a sheet of foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil.

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   Wrap tightly and roast until very soft, 45 minutes.

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   Cool.

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   Squeeze the cloves from the skins and mash.

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   Light a grill and oil the grate.

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    Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry.

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    Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper.

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    Grill over moderate heat, turning once, until lightly charred and just cooked through, 10 minutes.

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    Transfer to plates; keep warm.

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    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.

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    Add the grapes and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until they start to burst, 3 to 4 minutes.

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    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and half of the mashed garlic and cook, stirring, until incorporated, 1 minute.

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    Reserve the remaining garlic for another use.

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    Transfer the grapes to the plates.

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    Drizzle the chops and grapes with vinegar and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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