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Fennel-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

Fennel-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chopped fennel fronds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1/4 cup kosher salt (such as diamond crystal)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp sambuca or other anise-flavored liqueur
1 cup ice cubes
4 (4-oz) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick )
cooking spray
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Combine 1 cup water, fronds, and seeds in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water, salt, sugar, and liqueur, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Pour salt mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add ice and pork; seal. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Prepare grill to high heat.
Remove pork from bag; discard brine. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Coat pork with cooking spray. Combine the rosemary, pepper, and garlic; rub evenly over both sides of pork. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	98.1 Kcal (411 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.1g	5%
Cholesterol	20.12mg	7%
Sodium	1609.78mg	67%
Potassium	155.46mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.19g	3%
Sugars	7.37g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	3%
Protein	8.32g	17%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	47.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	31.57 Kcal (132 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	6.47mg	7%
Sodium	518.08mg	67%
Potassium	50.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	2.96g	3%
Sugars	2.37g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	3%
Protein	2.68g	17%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	15.4mg	5%

* 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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