HOG CHOP MESS HALL

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Categories Pork

Yield 1 dinner

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 c light brown sugar
0.5 c pink salt, or substitute kosher salt
0.25 c juniper berries
1 t paprika
0.5 t all spice
0.5 t cayenne pepper, divided
2 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
2 bay leaves
6 extra thick, center cut pork chops, 10 to 12 oz each
1 t vegetable oil, plus more for grill
2 shallots, peeled & minced
12 T unsalted butter, softened & divided
1.5 t red tabasco sauce
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 lb pounds mustard greens, washed and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 pn each salt & pepper to taste
6 c chicken stock, divided
2 T apple cider vinegar
1.5 c stone ground white grits
8 oz white cheddar, grated
0.5 c half and half

Steps:

Directions Brine the chops: Place brown sugar, pink salt, juniper berries, paprika, all spice, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, cinnamon stick pieces and bay leaves into a large bowl. Add 2 cups hot water; stirring the mixture until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add 6 cups of cool water, stir to combine. Lay the chops in the liquid, it should cover them completely. Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours. Make the Tabasco butter: Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saute pan. Add the shallots and cook, stirring often until softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape them into a small bowl to cool completely. Stir in 8 tablespoons softened butter and Tabasco; mix thoroughly. Shape the butter into a log on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap it tightly and freeze. Use within 2 weeks. Sous vide: Fill a Sous Vide machine with warm water. Set it to 138 degrees F. for medium-rare pork. Remove the chops from the brine, rinse them in cool water and dry thoroughly. Place each into a vacuum pouch, following manufacturers directions. Submerge the pouches in the water and cook for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours. Once they've reached the proper temperature remove from water. You may now plunge them in water to cool then store in the refrigerator until ready to grill or you may remove them from the pouches, saving any accumulated juices, and grill them immediately. Grill the chops: Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Season grill with towel dipped in vegetable oil (use tongs for safety). Place the chops on the grill until lightly charred on the outside, about 2 minutes. Turn the chops and repeat. Your goal is charred on the outside but just warmed through on the inside because they are already cooked on the interior to the perfect doneness.