Best Sea Salt And Citrus Brined Grilled Pork Chops Recipes

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SEA SALT AND CITRUS BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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I love brining pork and chicken. It makes the meat so tender and flavorful. This is a brine I came up with for some pork chops I grilled for dinner the other night. It didn't disappoint!

Provided by cindy sandberg @cindyLs

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 - 1/2-3/4in. pork chops
2 quart(s) water, divided
1/2 cup(s) sea salt(more if the salt is very coarse)
1/2 cup(s) honey(or brwn. sugar)
1 - orange, juiced
1 - lime, juiced
1/2 - lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon(s) zest from each fruit
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- pinch of cayenne
- several grinds of black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil one cup of the water and stir in the salt and honey to dissolve. Add this to the remaining cold water.
  • Add the juices, zest and spices and stir to combine. Chill in fridge until mixture is cool. (a quicker method to cool the brine is to add a few ice cubes.)
  • Place the chops in a non-reactive container and pour the brine over.
  • Place in fridge and allow the meat to brine for 6-12 hrs.
  • About 30 min. before you're ready to cook, take the chops out of the fridge, rinse them well and let them sit at room temp.
  • Heat a grill, grill pan or heavy skillet over med-hi heat. Add a light coating of oil to the grill or grill pan, or brush the chops with oil. Put them on the grill or the pan and cook for approximately 4-5 min. per side(or until your preferred level of doneness.)

CITRUS BRINED HERB CRUSTED GRILLED PORK CHOPS



Citrus Brined Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Chops image

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Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

BRINE
1 qt orange juice, frozen concentrate - prepared
1/4 c dark molasses
1/4 c salt
3 - 4 bay leaves, dried
4 medium pork chops
5 or 6 small juniper berries
HERB RUB
garlic flavored olive oil
1 tsp savory
1 tsp badia seasoning
1 1/2 tsp rosemary, dried
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. BRINE OVERNIGHT: At least 12 hours no more than 24 as long as it is pork chops. --- Prepare your brine and put your rinsed off chops down inside container and seal shut. Refrigerate.
  • 2. Remove chops and rinse them. Then drizzle with olive oil and pat on your mixed herbs & seasonings. Let sit for 1/2 hour or so and then grill till perfection.
  • 3. I served with a salad and mashed potatoes but would pair well with almost any side dishes.

ULTIMATE GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
2 cups ice water
4 center-cut pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
BASIC RUB:
3 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin and ground mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GRILLED BBQ SHRIMP WITH CITRUS CORN SALAD



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Marinated shrimp grilled in foil packets with barbeque sauce are served with a colorful and refreshing citrus corn salad.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 each large or jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
3 tablespoons barbeque sauce, or more as desired
1 sheet Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
4 tablespoons lime juice, or more to taste
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Set grill to medium heat.
  • Clean and remove shell from shrimp (leaving tail on).
  • In plastic container or bag add shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, ground black pepper and sea salt, place in refrigerator and allow to marinate for minimum of 30 minutes (overnight will give the best flavor).
  • Place marinated shrimp on sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil, pour BBQ sauce over shrimp, fold aluminum foil up and fold over twice; fold each end. Leave enough room for air to circulate in packet.
  • Place packet on grill and allow to cook 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Citrus Corn Salad: In a large skillet over medium heat add corn and granulated sugar, allow to cook 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add ice and water to large bowl to make ice bath and pour corn into ice bath, drain in colander, pour corn back into the bowl and add the cilantro, celery, red pepper, red onion, grape tomatoes, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, sea salt and ground black pepper and mix together to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 912.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

GRILLED CITRUS SALMON



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This is a great recipe for summer entertaining. The orange and lemon add a bright burst of fresh citrus flavor. -Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
2 salmon fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
orange or lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Grill salmon over medium heat, skin side down, for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Baste every 5 minutes with citrus mixture. Garnish with orange or lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 40g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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