Brined Pork Chops

Name: Brined Pork Chops
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup ice cube; 4 pork chops (bone-in 1 inch thick); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2 teaspoons pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons olive oil

15 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup ice cube
4 pork chops (bone-in 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine water and salt, stirring until salt dissolves.
2

Add next 3 ingredients (sugar- vanilla), stir until sugar dissolves.
3

Stir in ice and add pork chops.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
5

Drain and remove pork chops from brine.
6

Discard brine.
7

Combine next 7 ingredients (sage-garlic), rub both sides of pork chops with spice mixture.
8

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
9

Place flour in large plastic bag and add chops, shake well to coat chops.
10

Place chops on plate before frying.
11

Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
12

Add chops, cook 5-10 minutes per side, depending on degree of doneness desired and thickness of chops.