Grilled Beer Brined Pork Chops

By JohnHanrahan

The beer brine helps to flavor and tenderize these pork chops. You'll be surprised at just how delicious and tender these turn out.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• For brine:
• 2 cups water
• 1 bottle dark beer
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups ice
• For chops:
• 6 pork chops, bone-in
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients for brine in a large bowl. Place chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour brine over it. Seal bag and place in refrigerator for 3-5 hours. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Combine garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Take chops out of bag, pat dry, and rub with garlic mixture. Place pork chops on grill and cook for 10-12 minutes per side. Remove from heat and serve.