Savory Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Savory Brined Pork Chops Recipe). If you prefer savory pork chops instead of sweet ones, give this recipe a try. It has a good garlic flavor with just a hint of kick from the chile powder. The marinade is designed to brine and marinate the meat at the same time, producing a more tender result. Don't let the cooking time scare you: these are very easy to make, and require very little attention on your part.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 2 (8-ounce) pork chops

Savory Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

¾ cup kosher salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 cup boiling water

1 cup balsamic vinegar

½ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cubesice cubes

2 (8 ounce) boneless pork chops

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Crack about 1/2 of the peppercorns. Add peppercorns salt sugar garlic and mustard to boiling water. Mix thoroughly until all dry ingredients are dissolved. Slowly add vinegar olive oil and lemon juice until blended. Pour mixture into a shallow glass or ceramic dish.

Step 2

Add ice if the brine is hotter thank lukewarm. Add pork chops cover and marinate at room temperature for 2 hours turning occasionally.

Step 3

Heat olive oil garlic pepper and chile powder in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from the brine and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes per side. Flip chops reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook checking for doneness every 5 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Savory Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 506.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.3g 31%

Carbohydrates: 18.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 15.6g

Fat: 41.6g 64%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Cholesterol: 38.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 10.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 4.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 54.1mg 5%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 19.9mg 7%

Potassium: 339mg 10%

Sodium: 17128.3mg 685%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 374.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.