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An overhead view of raw pork chops in a brine in a large pot.
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Pork Chop Brine

An easy Pork Chop Brine to help you achieve those perfectly tender and juicy chops every single time, guaranteed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Brine Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pork Chop Brine
Servings: 8
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Kosher salt
  • 6 cups water
  • ⅓ cup whole black peppercorns
  • 4 to 8 pork chops, ¾ - 1" thick

Instructions

  • Bring a ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup Kosher salt, and 6 cups of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
  • As soon as the water boils, remove from the heat and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add peppercorns and set aside until completely cooled to room temperature.
  • Add the pork chops to the brine, cover the pot with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine, rinse, and pat dry. Discard of the brine. Cook pork chops as desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1836mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg