Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chops

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• Quick Brine
• 1/2 cup kosher or coarse salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 4 1-inch thick pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
• 4 large, very thin slices prosciutto
• Olive oil for brushing the pork chops

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sized container add the salt, sugar, and peppercorns.  Add 1/2 cup of boiling or very hot water, and stir until the salt and sugar are mostly dissolved.  Add another 3 cups of very cold water, maybe a few ice cubes.  Place the pork chops in the brine, and let them sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
Preheat a grill to medium high.
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.  Wrap each pork chop with a piece of prosciutto, pressing so that the prosciutto seals itself.
Brush the pork chops with olive oil and grill for about 4 minute on each side until the just pink in the center, or cooed to an internal temperature of 140°F.
Let the chops sit for a minute or so before serving.