Brining! the Answer to Tender Pork Chops! Recipe

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Brining! the Answer to Tender Pork Chops!
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard (colemann's)
  • 1 lb ice cube (3 cups)

Directions:

  1. Combine all, except ice and meat. You will have enough brine for 5 thick chops. (1-1/2 Inch thick each).
  2. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  3. Add the ice cubes and stir until almost all are melted.
  4. Place in a ceramic dish or heavy freezer bag.
  5. Add your meat. be sure it is covered.
  6. Refrigerate NO MORE than 2 HOURS!
  7. Rinse well. Dry well.
  8. Cook as desired. No extra seasoning needed. :-).
  9. ** For the apple cider vinegar try to buy BRAG ORGANIC-UNFILTERED . Most stores have it, for sure your Health Food Store.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 190.72 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.75g 3%
Cholesterol 1.31mg 0%
Sodium 3894.94mg 162%
Potassium 67.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.38g 14%
Sugars 42.76g 171%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 0%
Protein 0.15g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 41.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.8 Kcal (326 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.72g 3%
Cholesterol 0.54mg 0%
Sodium 1588.76mg 162%
Potassium 27.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.69g 14%
Sugars 17.44g 171%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 0%
Protein 0.06g 0%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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