maple brined pork chops

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

and yet another brine for ellie

Ingredients:

1 cup kosher salt

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup grade b maple syrup

3 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons juniper berries

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1/4 cup fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

12 cloves garlic, smashed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

8 cups water

4 center-cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2 inches thick

fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup vegetable oil, for grilling

Directions:

1. mix all the brine ingredients together, bring to a boil.
2. stir to dissolve sugar, salt, maple syrup remove from heat and cool.
3. add the pork chops to the brine in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 12 hrs remove from brine, pat dry.
4. brush chops with oil, season with pepper and heat on the grill for 10-12 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 150-160 serve with salsa or chutney if you wish.

By RecipeOfHealth.com