Brined Pork Chops (Quick)

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoons sugar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk 2 cups cold water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon each sugar and salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Prick the pork a few times with a fork, then soak in the brine 15 minutes; remove and pat dry.

Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.