Quick Brined Pork Chops, Grilled With Indian Spice

Name: Quick Brined Pork Chops, Grilled With Indian Spice Rub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 3/4 cup kosher salt; 6 tablespoons sugar; 4 bone in pork loin chops or 4 bone in center-cut pork chops (about 3 lbs total); Spice rub makes 1/4 cup of spice rub; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

3 quarts water
3/4 cup kosher salt
6 tablespoons sugar
4 bone in pork loin chops or 4 bone in center-cut pork chops (about 3 lbs total)
Spice rub makes 1/4 cup of spice rub
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons brown sugar

1
Grind fennel in a spice grinder.
2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl except sugar.
3
Place in a cold saute pan.
4
Turn heat to medium and heat/toast spices just until fragrant.
5
DO NOT BURN.
6
Remove from pan allow to cool to room temperature and add the sugar.
7
Set aside.
8
(can be made in advance and stored, tightly covered) Dissolve salt and sugar in COLD water.
9
Pour into a two gallon zip lock type bag and add the chops.
10
(Or divide evenly between smaller bags) Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
11
Refrigerate for about an hour, turning occasionally.
12
Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
13
Coat with spice mixture and massage into the meat.
14
Allow to sit with rub while preparing the grill.
15
Prepare Grill to very hot.
16
(Gas grill pre-heat 10-15 minutes) if using a gas grill turn off one burner, if using charcoal, move coals to one side of the grill.
17
Place chops on the very hot side of the grill, cover and cook until browned on each side (approx 3-4 min per side) then move over to the cooler side of the grill to continue cooking.
18
Turning once until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (approx 7-9 minutes longer) remove from heat and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
19
(Internal temp will rise to about 145 degrees) Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts water, 3/4 cup kosher salt, 6 tablespoons sugar, 4 bone in pork loin chops or 4 bone in center-cut pork chops (about 3 lbs total), and more.

Yes, Quick Brined Pork Chops, Grilled With Indian Spice Rub 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.

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Quick Brined Pork Chops, Grilled With Indian Spice Rub

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