Marinated Brined Pork Chops

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This is a recipe for pork loin chops brined in a salt-and-sugar spice marinade. Enhances the flavor, moisture, and tenderness of your chops. I serve these moist and tender chops with chunky applesauce and mashed potatoes for a tasty and easy weekday meal.

Submitted by Don M

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 pork chops

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Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup salt
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon garlic powder
10 cups cold water
2 ½ pounds pork loin chops
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed, divided

Directions

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt, sugar, sage, and garlic powder. Remove from heat and stir until mostly dissolved. Add cold water to cool the brining mixture. Place pork chops in a plastic freezer bag or other airtight container. Add brining liquid, close tightly, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with about 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
Drain pork chops, discarding brine. Place chops in the prepared dish and brush lightly with remaining olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven until chops are no longer pink in the center and juice is clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207	Calories
9g	Fat
13g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 5874mg	255%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 18g	36%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 279mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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