Maple Brine For Grilled Pork Chops Or Pork Roasts Recipe

Name: Maple Brine For Grilled Pork Chops Or Pork Roasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup kosher salt (use ONLY Kosher salt!); 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup gin; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped; 10 -12 garlic cloves, minced (or smashed); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 8 cups water; 10 -12 thick-cut pork chops (center cut, about 1-1/2 inch thick)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup kosher salt (use ONLY Kosher salt!)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup gin
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
10 -12 garlic cloves, minced (or smashed)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
8 cups water
10 -12 thick-cut pork chops (center cut, about 1-1/2 inch thick)

1
Mix all the brine ingredients together in a pot and bring to a boil.
2
Turn off heat and stir the brine well with a spoon to insure the sugar, salt and maple syrup has dissolved.
3
Let the brine cool, then place brine in a large glass dish or bowl.
4
Add in pork chops (making certain that all the chops are covered completely with brine).
5
Cover and refrigerate for NO MORE than 10 hours.
6
Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry without rinsing.
7
Season the pork with pepper ONLY (do not season with salt they are salty enough from the brine!).
8
Grill as desired.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup kosher salt (use ONLY Kosher salt!), 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Maple Brine For Grilled Pork Chops Or Pork Roasts 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.

Maple Brine For Grilled Pork Chops Or Pork Roasts

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