Ingredients for Kittencal's Basic Buttermilk Brine For Pork Chops
- Low Fat Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh Garlic Cloves
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How to Make Kittencal's Basic Buttermilk Brine For Pork Chops
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- Add the zest of 1 lemon and 2-4 cloves of minced garlic (optional).
- Submerge 4 large pork chops (or 1 pork tenderloin) in the brine.
- Gently toss to ensure all the pork is fully coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (longer is better, up to 48 hours!).
- Remove pork chops from the brine and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Cook your brined pork chops to your desired method and doneness (grilling, pan-frying, baking are all excellent choices).
- Enjoy your incredibly flavorful and juicy pork chops!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
301 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
6g
Carbs
8g