QUICK BRINED PORK CHOPS, GRILLED WITH INDIAN SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Grind fennel in a spice grinder.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl except sugar.
• Place in a cold sauté pan.
• Turn heat to medium and heat/toast spices just until fragrant.
• DO NOT BURN.
• Remove from pan allow to cool to room temperature and add the sugar.
• Set aside.
• (can be made in advance and stored, tightly covered) Dissolve salt and sugar in COLD water.
• Pour into a two gallon zip lock type bag and add the chops.
• (Or divide evenly between smaller bags) Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
• Refrigerate for about an hour, turning occasionally.
• Remove chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
• Coat with spice mixture and massage into the meat.
• Allow to sit with rub while preparing the grill.
• Prepare Grill to very hot.
• (Gas grill pre-heat 10-15 minutes) if using a gas grill turn off one burner, if using charcoal, move coals to one side of the grill.
• Place chops on the very hot side of the grill, cover and cook until browned on each side (approx 3-4 min per side) then move over to the cooler side of the grill to continue cooking.
• Turning once until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (approx 7-9 minutes longer) remove from heat and allow to rest at least 5 minutes.
• (Internal temp will rise to about 145 degrees) Serve.