BEER-BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

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Moist pork chops soaked in a beer brine then grilled. The cooking time does not include 4hr-overnight marinating time. (Recipe courtesy of foodfit.com)

Provided by Petite Mommy

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
1 cup lager beer
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup ice cube
4 (6 ounce) thick center-cut pork loin chops
4 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried sage

Steps:

  • Combine the water, beer, salt, brown sugar and molasses in a large bowl. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in the ice.
  • Place the pork chops in large resealable plastic bag. Pour beer brine over the pork chops and seal the bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, black pepper and sage.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and rub them with the garlic mixture.
  • Grill the pork chops for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until they are cooked through.
  • Transfer the chops to a platter and let them rest for a minute or two before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 1793.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 15.5

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