Rosemary Pork

Directions

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2. 2
   Make a brine by combining the salt, brown sugar, half the garlic, the bay leaf, and half the peppercorns with 4 cups cold water.
3. 3
   Submerge the pork in this brine and allow to cure 4 hours.
4. 4
   Puree the rosemary and olive oil together in a blender; stir in the remaining garlic and peppercorns.
5. 5
   Remove the chops and discard the brine.
6. 6
   Pat the chops dry, and rub the rosemary oil into them well.
7. 7
   Marinate at least 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Heat a stovetop grill, barbecue grill, or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
9. 9
   Grill or saute the chops until the internal temperature reads 150F on an instant-read thermometer, about 4 minutes per side.
10. 10
    The meat should be slightly pink and very juicy.
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    Set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting away the bone and slicing the chops thinly on a bias.