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Molasses-Brined Pork Chops Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup ice cubes
4 (6-oz) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1-inch thick )
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried rubbed sage
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 garlic cloves, minced
remaining ingredients
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp olive oil

Directions:

To prepare brine, combine water and salt in a large bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add sugar, molasses, and vanilla; stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in ice. Add chops; cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove chops from brine; pat dry. Discard brine.
To prepare rub, combine sage and the next 6 ingredients (sage through garlic); rub over both sides of chops. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chops in the flour. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	139.63 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.65g	6%
Cholesterol	19.56mg	7%
Sodium	1619.51mg	67%
Potassium	304.2mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.14g	7%
Sugars	15.09g	60%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	3%
Protein	6.97g	14%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	75.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.54 Kcal (178 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.11g	6%
Cholesterol	5.96mg	7%
Sodium	493.37mg	67%
Potassium	92.67mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.14g	7%
Sugars	4.6g	60%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	3%
Protein	2.12g	14%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	23.1mg	8%

* 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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savory
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