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BRINED GRILLEDPORK CHOPSMain Course | Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Soaking the pork chops in Morton Kosher Salt and water penetrates the the meat beyond the outside for a savory bite.
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Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup Morton kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 cups cold apple juice
• 3 sprigs thyme, crushed in your hands
• 4 bone-in pork chops, each about 1 inch thick (about 3 lbs total weight)
• Olive oil, for brushing
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, then pour into a pot or bowl large enough to hold the pork chops.
MORTON ®COARSE KOSHER SALT
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Add Morton Kosher Salt, sugar, and peppercorns and stir until dissolved.2
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Add 2 cups of ice cubes and stir until the mixture is well-chilled.
Add the pork chops, submerging them in the brine (cover them with a plate to keep them submerged in the brine).
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or up to overnight.
Stir in the 2 cups apple juice and the thyme.
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When ready to grill, remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high indirect heat. Clean the grill grates.
Meanwhile, prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high indirect heat. Clean the grill grates.
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Meanwhile, prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high indirect heat. Clean the grill grates.
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Using grilling tongs, transfer the chops to the cooler side of the grill. 11
Cover the grill and continue to cook, turning as needed, until the chops register 150F on a meat thermometer (for medium), about 10 minutes longer.
Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Tips for Success:
• You can also use 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (2 lbs total weight), but reduce the brining time to 4 hours.