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BEER BRINED & GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Active Time : 40 minutes
Total Time : several hours
Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 cups dark beer or apple cider
  • 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic divided
  • 1 tablespoon whole yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 medium onion cubed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary + 3 sprigs
  • 6 thick-cut pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons 100% pure olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS

In large bowl, combine water, beer, salt, sugar, molasses, 1 tablespoon garlic and mustard seeds; stir to dissolve sugar and salt.

Stir in onions and rosemary sprigs; add pork chops, covering with brine. Cover; refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours; turning occasionally.

In small bowl, combine olive oil, black pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary; set aside. Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Lightly rinse pork chops; pat dry. Brush pork chops with olive oil mixture; set aside.

Prepare grill to medium heat. Place pork chops on grill; grill, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 155°F on an instant read thermometer (about 20-40 minutes depending on thickness). Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.