BUTTERMILK-BRINED PORK CHOPS

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From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 chop. Per serving: 183 calories, 7.2 g fat, 26 g protein, 2 g carb, 0.3 g fiber, 69 mg cholesterol. Marinates overnight

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fat-free buttermilk
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (6 oz. each and 1/2-inch thick)
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large heavy duty zip-lock plastic bag; shake well to dissolve salt and sugar.
  • Add in pork chops; seal and refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
  • Remove pork from bag and throw away the brine.
  • Pat pork dry with a paper towel; sprinkle chops with pepper.
  • Heat a large non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add pork; cook 3 1/2 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.4, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 137.8, Sodium 3612.8, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 48.1

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