Juicy, Tender Pork Chops? Guaranteed with This Citrusy Brine!

Make the brine: In a 3-quart pot, add the water, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, oregano, bay leaves, onion, and garlic. Squeeze in the limes and orange, then throw in the peels. Stir the mixture to combine. Note: If you’d like to use the same pot to brine the pork, use an 8-quart pot or one that’s large enough to accommodate the brine, ice, and pork chops. Marta A Rivera Diaz / Simply Recipes Marta A Rivera Diaz / Simply Recipes Dissolve the salt and sugar: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir it to encourage the salt and sugar to dissolve. Marta A Rivera Diaz / Simply Recipes Cool the brine: As soon as it comes up to a boil, remove the pot from the heat, and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes. Add ice: In an 8-quart container (a large pot or large bowl works), add the ice. Stir in the cooled brine. You do not have to take the aromatics and spices out. It’s now ready for the pork chops! Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below! Marta A Rivera Diaz / Simply Recipes Marta A Rivera Diaz / Simply Recipes