Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
Pork chops are soaked in a salty brine, then seasoned with a dry rub and grilled to perfection. Unbelievably tender and juicy every time!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 4 8 oz. pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups ice water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine water, salt and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in ice water to bring brine to room temperature. Place pork chops in a large, zip-top plastic bag. Pour the brine over the chops and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Place in a large baking dish and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
- Remove chops from brine; discard brine. Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Brush pork chops with oil
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ground mustard, pepper, chili powder and grown sugar. Rub over pork chops. Let chops stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat. Grill chops, covered, for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Total time does not include brining.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 4783mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g