ORANGE-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH HERB RUB

Orange-Brined Pork Chops with Herb Rub image

Looking for a meaty dinner? Then check out these grilled orange-brined pork chops, rubbed with herbs for a flavorful meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups water
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
4 (1 1/4-inch-thick) bone-in pork loin chops
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

In large nonmetal bowl, combine all brine ingredients; mix well. Add pork chops. Cover bowl; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours to marinate. In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
Heat grill. Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub brown sugar-herb mixture into both sides of pork chops.
When ready to grill, place pork chops on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 7170 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g