Beer-Brined Pork Chops
Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen
Servings: 4
Prep Time: n/a Cook Time: 20 Min. Marinate: 4 Hr. What you need:
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+ 1 1/2 c. dark lager beer
+ 1 c. water + 2 Tbsp. molasses + 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar + 2 Tbsp. kosher salt + 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops DRY RUB + 1/2 tsp. dry mustard + 1/2 tsp. garlic powder + 1/4 tsp. salt + 1/4 tsp. black pepper What to do:
1. In a large bowl, combine beer, water, molasses, brown sugar, and salt; mix well.
2. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; pour beer brine over chops and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 3. When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry. Discard brine. 4. In a small bowl, combine Dry Rub ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of pork chops. 5. Cook pork chops 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Recipe and Image from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen © 2018 Ginsburg Enterprises Incorporated. All rights reserved. For more great recipe ideas, visit mrfood.com. |