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Maple Syrup Brined Pork Chops

Demetra Overton
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 day 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart of water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • -OR- 1/4 cup soy sauce *instead of * water and salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup for the brine + 1/4 cup more for basting
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 center cut pork chops 1/2 -3/4 inches thick
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large container with a lid mix together water, kosher salt and maple syrup.
  • Smash the 2 garlic cloves and add this to the brine
  • Add the pork chops to the brine, cover the container with the lid and refrigerate overnight
  • When ready to cook, remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry.
  • Let the pork chops sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling
  • Rub the pork chops with canola oil and grill over hot coals until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, about 4-6 minutes per side. Baste both sides of the pork chops with maple syrup during the last 2 minutes of grilling.Final temperature should reach 145 degrees
  • Remove from the grill and let the pork chops rest tented with aluminum foil for 3-5 minutes before serving