QUICK BRINED PORK CHOPS, GRILLED WITH INDIAN SPICE RUB
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
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
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Anthony Kgwale
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Miani Shahzaib
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Isaac Bilbrey
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Samantha Mejia
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The brine made them so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Heather Hayford
[email protected]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
[email protected]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!