Orange-Brined Pork Chops with Herb Rub

Name: Orange-Brined Pork Chops with Herb Rub
Prep time: 6 h 35 min
Cook time: 6 h 35 min
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters firmly packed brown sugar; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 teaspoons dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves; 0 teaspoons garlic powder; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper (cayenne); 59 milliliters kosher salt; 1 Tbsp grated orange peel; 5 inches thick) bone-in pork loin chops; 1 teaspoons dried sage leaves; 1 liters water

This recipe makes 4 servings with 71 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up orange peel, brown sugar, marjoram, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 6 hours and 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

In large nonmetal bowl, combine all brine ingredients; mix well.

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Add pork chops. Cover bowl; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours to marinate. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Set aside.

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Heat grill.

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Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub brown sugar-herb mixture into both sides of pork chops.

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When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

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Servings:

59milliliters

firmly packed brown sugar 1Tbsp

brown sugar 1teaspoons

dried marjoram 1teaspoon

crushed dried rosemary leaves 0teaspoons

garlic powder 0teaspoons

ground red pepper (cayenne)59milliliters

kosher salt 1Tbsp

grated orange peel 5inches

thick) bone-in pork loin chops 1teaspoons

dried sage leaves 1liters

water

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The A to Z Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.