Simple Brine Recipe for Pork Chops

Name: Simple Brine Recipe for Pork Chops
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 4 cups (~1 liter/quart) water (room temperature/cool); 4 tablespoons kosher salt or 2 tablespoons table salt ((you can use a bit less if preferred)); 1 tablespoon white or brown sugar (optional); Optional seasonings: 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, 5-6 peppercorns, 1 clove garlic cut in half), a bay leaf

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Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Servings: 3

pork chop brine

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4 cups (~1 liter/quart) water (room temperature/cool)4 tablespoons kosher salt or 2 tablespoons table salt ((you can use a bit less if preferred))1 tablespoon white or brown sugar (optional)Optional seasonings: 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, 5-6 peppercorns, 1 clove garlic cut in half), a bay leaf

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Step 1

MAKE COLD BRINE SOLUTION: Add all brine solution ingredients to large food-grade bag (e.g. ziploc) or a glass or stainless steel large bowl. Stir or squish bag until salt and sugar are dissolved (30 seconds). Note 1.

Step 2

BRINE PORK CHOPS: Add pork chops to bag or bowl ensuring they are fully submerged in the brine solution. Place in fridge. For thinner pork chops (1/2 inch/0.27cm or less), brine for 30-60 minutes. For thicker chops, brine 1-2 hours.

Step 3

FINISH AND CONTINUE WITH PORK CHOP RECIPE: Remove from brining bag or bowl and discard brine. Rinse pork chops under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Continue with pork chop recipe.