Molasses Brined Pork Chops

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Chop Recipes. (Molasses Brined Pork Chops). Brining pork chops is like upgrading to premium cable; once you do it, you can't go back to basic. Dissolve salt and molasses in water, toss in the chops, and wait. What do you get from such little effort? A pork chop that's seasoned from the inside out, with a firm, but very moist texture.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Molasses Brined Pork Chops

Ingredients

½ cup kosher salt

½ cup molasses

4 whole cloves

1 cup boiling water

7 cups cold water

4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center cut

bone-in pork chops

½ teaspoon vegetable oil

Pork Chops with Dill Pickle Marinade

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine salt molasses cloves and boiling water in a large container. Stir until molasses and salt are dissolved; let cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Pour cold water into molasses mixture; stir to combine.

Step 3

Completely submerge pork chops in molasses mixture. Cover container and refrigerate for 6 hours.

Step 4

Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly oil each chop.

Step 5

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 6

Place pork chops on the hottest part of the grill; cook each side until browned 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium-high area of the grill and cook pork until it is slightly pink in the center 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Molasses Brined Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 346.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.2g 48%

Carbohydrates: 31.2g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 22.8g

Fat: 13.5g 21%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol: 66.2mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 9.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 12mg 92%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 57%

Calcium: 131.9mg 13%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 127.7mg 46%

Potassium: 929.9mg 26%

Sodium: 11472.7mg 459%

Thiamin: 1mg 104%

Calories From Fat: 121.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.