Molasses-Brined Pork Chops with a Twist

Name: Molasses-Brined Pork Chops with a Twist
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 0.5 cup kosher salt; 0.5 cup molasses; 4 whole cloves; 1 tsp ground cumin; 7 cups cold water; 4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops; 0.5 tsp vegetable oil

Revamp your pork chops game with this mouthwatering recipe. The molasses brine infused with aromatic cloves and a touch of cumin will guarantee tender, juicy chops that are sure to impress.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

4 servings

Nutrition

calories346kcal

carbohydrates31g

fat14g

protein24g

sodium11473mg

Dinner American

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water

0.5 cup kosher salt

0.5 cup molasses

4 whole cloves

1 tsp ground cumin

7 cups cold water

4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut, bone-in pork chops

0.5 tsp vegetable oil

Directions

In a large container, combine boiling water, salt, molasses, cloves, and cumin until dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.

Add cold water to the molasses brine mixture; stir well.

Submerge pork chops in the brine completely. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.

Remove chops from brine, pat dry with paper towels, and lightly oil each side. Discard brine.

Preheat an outdoor grill or a stovetop skillet over medium-high heat; lightly oil the surface.

Grill pork chops on high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Then, move to medium-high heat and cook for another 6-8 minutes per side until slightly pink in the middle (use a thermometer to check for 63°C/145°F).

Let chops rest for 2 minutes before serving.