Honey-Brined Pork Chops

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Ingredients

• 3 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 4 boneless pork chops (6 oz each), pounded to 3/4-inch thickness
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp canola oil

Details

Adapted from womenshealthmag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Make brine: In a medium stockpot, combine water, salt, and honey. Bring to a boil, then cool completely. Pour over pork chops in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

2. Remove pork from brine and pat dry. Mix garlic, lemon zest, and rosemary. Season both sides of pork with garlic mixture and pepper.

3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the skillet to a 400°F oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145°F. Allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 291 cal, 14 g fat (4.5 g sat), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 384 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 37 g protein

Make it a meal: Pair with warm sauerkraut.

Women's Health Magazine