QUICK BRINED PORK CHOPS, GRILLED WITH INDIAN SPICE RUB

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From Cooks Illustrated Magazine. I haven't made this yet but it looked fabulous and I don't want to lose the recipe. Work and prep times do not include hour brining.

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 quarts water
3/4 cup kosher salt
6 tablespoons sugar
4 bone in pork loin chops or 4 bone in center-cut pork chops (about 3 lbs total)
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Grind fennel in a spice grinder.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl except sugar.
  • Place in a cold sauté pan.
  • Turn heat to medium and heat/toast spices just until fragrant.
  • DO NOT BURN.
  • Remove from pan allow to cool to room temperature and add the sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • (can be made in advance and stored, tightly covered) Dissolve salt and sugar in COLD water.
  • Pour into a two gallon zip lock type bag and add the chops.
  • (Or divide evenly between smaller bags) Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour, turning occasionally.
  • Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Coat with spice mixture and massage into the meat.
  • Allow to sit with rub while preparing the grill.
  • Prepare Grill to very hot.
  • (Gas grill pre-heat 10-15 minutes) if using a gas grill turn off one burner, if using charcoal, move coals to one side of the grill.
  • Place chops on the very hot side of the grill, cover and cook until browned on each side (approx 3-4 min per side) then move over to the cooler side of the grill to continue cooking.
  • Turning once until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (approx 7-9 minutes longer) remove from heat and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
  • (Internal temp will rise to about 145 degrees) Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 21295.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 21.2, Protein 18.8

Anthony Kgwale
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I made these pork chops last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The brine made the pork chops so tender and the spice rub was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


lovewell kaniini
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These pork chops were amazing! The brine made them so tender and juicy, and the spice rub gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Michelle Biondini
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! The brine made them very juicy and flavorful. The spice rub was also very good. I would definitely make these again.


Ahmmed NAIM
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These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Miani Shahzaib
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I made these pork chops last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The brine made the pork chops so tender and the spice rub was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


manoor kadil
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These pork chops were amazing! The brine made them so tender and juicy, and the spice rub gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Jamshed Shake
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! The brine made them very juicy and flavorful. The spice rub was also very good. I would definitely make these again.


David Chuyma
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These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Isaac Bilbrey
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I made these pork chops last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The brine made the pork chops so tender and the spice rub was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Zakhe Mbangi
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These pork chops were amazing! The brine made them so tender and juicy, and the spice rub gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Rakib hosen Tek tok
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! The brine made them very juicy and flavorful. The spice rub was also very good. I would definitely make these again.


Roshni Lohana
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These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Samantha Mejia
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I made these pork chops last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The brine made the pork chops so tender and the spice rub was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


MD EMRAN HOSSIN EMRAN
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These pork chops were amazing! The brine made them so tender and juicy, and the spice rub gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Cookie Monster
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! The brine made them very juicy and flavorful. The spice rub was also very good. I would definitely make these again.


Karter Collins
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These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Heather Hayford
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I made these pork chops last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The brine made the pork chops so tender and the spice rub was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Tayef Islam
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These pork chops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The brine made the pork chops so juicy and flavorful, and the Indian spice rub gave them a delicious kick. I will definitely be making these again!