Maple-Brined Pork Recipe

Name: Maple-Brined Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 4 (4-ounce) boneless pork chops; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 ripe plums, halved and pitted; 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted; 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
4 (4-ounce) boneless pork chops
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ripe plums, halved and pitted
2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
2 green onions, sliced (optional)

1
Place first 6 ingredients, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 tablespoons syrup in a pan. Bring to a boil; dissolve salt. Cool. Seal pork and brine in a zip-top plastic bag. Chill 8 hours; drain.
2
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3
Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Grill pork on a rack coated with cooking spray 3 minutes on each side or until done. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons syrup and butter; brush onto fruit. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Grill fruit, cut sides down, on rack coated with cooking spray for 3 minutes. Cut each peach and plum half in half again; serve with pork. Top with onions, if desired.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cups water, 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice, and more.

Yes, Maple-Brined Pork falls under the Soups & Stews 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-Brined Pork

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