Molasses-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Molasses-Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 3 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup ice cube; 4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick); Rub; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried rubbed sage); 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Remaining ingredients; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

Brine
3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice cube
4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
Rub
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried rubbed sage)
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 garlic cloves, minced
Remaining ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil

1
Make the brine: combine water and salt in a large bowl; stir until the salt dissolves.
2
Add in sugar, molasses, and vanilla; stir until sugar dissolves.
3
Stir in ice.
4
Add chops, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
5
Remove chops from brine, pat dry; discard brine.
6
Make the rub: combine all the rub ingredients; rub over both sides of chops; refrigerate 30 minutes.
7
Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chops in flour.
8
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add chops and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 3 1/2 cups water, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Molasses-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.

Molasses-Brined Pork Chops

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