BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH FENNEL POLLEN
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 quarts water with the salt, sugar, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, red pepper, bay leaves, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. (The amount of salt and sugar you use depends on your personal taste.) Submerge the pork chops in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days (if you don't have 2 days, at least brine the chops overnight). Remove the chops from the brine, discard the brine, and cook these bad boys!
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Roll the fat edge of each pork chop in the fennel pollen.
- Place the chops on the grill over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate the chops 90 degrees to create beautiful crosshatched grill marks; continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chops over and repeat this process on the second side. If the chops start to burn, move them to a cooler part of the grill. Stand the chops up and grill the fat edge-you want to get it nice and crispy and release the lovely aroma of the fennel pollen. Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest in a warm place for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. The meat should be pink in the middle and very juicy.
- ANNE ALERT!
- This is a plan-ahead recipe! The brine takes a couple of days, but it's really worth the effort.
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rabia awan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the fennel pollen added a unique twist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Willie Cook
[email protected]I've never cooked with fennel pollen before, but I'm glad I tried it in this recipe. It added a really nice flavor to the pork chops.
Queen Ike
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork chops, and this recipe was a winner. The brining process made the chops so tender, and the fennel pollen gave them a wonderful flavor.
Hymns Tv
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the pork chops are always delicious.
Meena Lama
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the fennel pollen added a unique touch.
Luis Navas
[email protected]I served the pork chops with a simple salad and roasted potatoes. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.
fahad Ahmad
[email protected]I cooked the pork chops for a few minutes longer than the recipe called for, and they were still very juicy. I think it's important to cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
smile is best
[email protected]I didn't have any fennel pollen, so I used dried fennel seeds instead. The pork chops still came out delicious.
Ashraf Bukhari
[email protected]The pork chops were a bit dry, but the fennel pollen added a nice flavor.
Rafeeq Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops came out perfectly. They were juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
LockOn 619
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The fennel pollen added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sanaa Khalil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were amazing! The brining process made them so tender and juicy, and the fennel pollen added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sakib Islam
[email protected]My family loved these pork chops! The brining process made them so tender, and the fennel pollen gave them a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mohib Ibrahimy
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the fennel pollen, but it really added a nice depth of flavor to the pork chops. The chops were cooked perfectly and were very juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Awais Ali
[email protected]I've made these pork chops several times now, and they're always a hit. The brining process makes the chops so juicy and tender, and the fennel pollen gives them a wonderful flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Syed muaaz99
[email protected]These pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful. The fennel pollen added a unique and delicious touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again!