Ingredients for Beer Brined Pork Chops
- Water
- 12 oz Lager Beer
- 1/4 cup Coarse Salt
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- Light Molasses
- 2 cups Ice Cubes
- 4-6 Pork Chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Black Peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Bay Leaves
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How to Make Beer Brined Pork Chops
- In a saucepan, combine 12 oz beer, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup salt, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, and 4 bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Remove from heat and pour the brine into a large bowl. Add 2 cups of ice cubes to cool the brine rapidly.
- Add 4-6 pork chops (about 1 inch thick) to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from brine and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Brush pork chops lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season generously with minced garlic (about 2 cloves) and freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill pork chops for 12-14 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) using a meat thermometer. Adjust grilling time based on thickness of chops.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
199 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
26g
Carbs
6g
