Brine For Pork Chops Overnight Food

SIMPLE BRINE RECIPE FOR PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• MAKE COLD BRINE SOLUTION: Add all brine solution ingredients to large food-grade bag (e.g. ziploc) or a glass or stainless steel large bowl. Stir or squish bag until salt and sugar are dissolved (30 seconds). Note 1.
• BRINE PORK CHOPS: Add pork chops to bag or bowl ensuring they are fully submerged in the brine solution. Place in fridge. For thinner pork chops (1/2 inch/0.27cm or less), brine for 30-60 minutes. For thicker chops, brine 1-2 hours.
• FINISH AND CONTINUE WITH PORK CHOP RECIPE: Remove from brining bag or bowl and discard brine. Rinse pork chops under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Continue with pork chop recipe.

BUTTERMILK-BRINED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large heavy duty zip-lock plastic bag; shake well to dissolve salt and sugar.
• Add in pork chops; seal and refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
• Remove pork from bag and throw away the brine.
• Pat pork dry with a paper towel; sprinkle chops with pepper.
• Heat a large non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add pork; cook 3 1/2 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

BRINED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• bring 2 c water to a boil.
• add sugar and salt and stir to dissolve.
• add chili powder and remaining water.
• remove from heat and cool.
• in a large bowl add pork chops and brine.
• refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• remove chops from brine pat dry.
• brush with olive oil, season with pepper,.
• grill about 12-14 minutes per side until chops are done, or a thrmometer reads 160 degrees serve with salsa.