apple cider brined pork chops

Apple Cider Brined Pork Chops

Up the ante at your next barbecue with these delicious apple cider brined pork chops. Apple cider brine gently tenderizes while adding a touch of sweetness and tang. After brining for a couple of hours, remove the pork chops, rinse under cold water, and prepare them for a ge... Up the ante at your next barbecue with these delicious apple cider brined pork chops. Apple cider brine gently tenderizes while adding a touch of sweetness and tang. After brining for a couple of hours, remove the pork chops, rinse under cold water, and prepare them for a generous coating of McCormick® Grill Mates® Barbecue Rub. Place the apple cider pork chops on a preheated grill and cook to perfection. Whether serving a crowd or looking for a new way to enjoy pork chops, apple cider brining is a tasty and easy technique. Read More Read Less
5m
PREP TIME
12m
COOK TIME
195
CALORIES
7
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • Apple Cider Brine
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup table salt
  • Pork Chops
  • 2 pounds bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick, trimmed
  • Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Grill Mates® Barbecue Rub

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 For the Brine, pour cold water, apple cider and syrup into large plastic or glass container, or 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Stir in salt until dissolved. Place pork chops in brine to cover. If necessary, place a plate on top of pork chops to keep them submerged. Cover container or seal bag.
  • 2 Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove pork chops from brine. Discard remaining brine. Rinse pork chops under cool running water. Pat dry. Brush pork chops lightly with oil. Rub with Barbecue Rub.
  • 3 Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until pork is desired doneness. Serve with grilled fruit, if desired.

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