Rosemary Pork Chops Brined
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly juicy Rosemary Pork Chops Brined to perfection! This recipe begins with a flavorful brine infused with fresh rosemary, garlic, and black peppercorns, ensuring tender, succulent chops bursting with savory goodness. A touch of brown sugar balances the brine with a hint of sweetness, while searing the chops in olive oil locks in the flavor and gives them a beautiful golden crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party, these pork chops are easy to prepare yet taste gourmet. Serve them alongside roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Discover the secret to restaurant-quality pork chops with this brining technique!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for seasoning)
Instructions
In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, rosemary sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, and black peppercorns to create the brine.
Stir the brine until the salt and sugar have completely dissolved.
Immerse the pork chops in the brine, ensuring they are completely submerged. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
After brining, remove the pork chops and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard the brine.
Rub the pork chops with olive oil and season them with ground black pepper and a small pinch of salt.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the pork chops in the pan.
Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, until they are nicely seared and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the pork chops garnished with additional rosemary sprigs, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 29365 mg | 1277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 113.0 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
