Molasses-Brined Pork Chops

Name: Molasses-Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 6 h 25 min
Cook time: 6 h 25 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters kosher salt; 118 milliliters molasses; 8 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops; 1 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 liters cold water

Molasses-Brined Pork Chops is a gluten free and vegan recipe with 4 servings. One serving contains 134 calories, 0g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 81 person have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes. A mixture of kosher salt, molasses, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Combine salt, molasses, cloves, and boiling water in a large container. Stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.

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Salt

Pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.

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Water

Completely submerge pork chops in molasses mixture. Cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.

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Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil each chop.

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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

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Place pork chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook pork until it is slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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