BRINE FOR PORK CHOPS

By á-32773

Ingredients

• 9 large garlic cloves
• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 cup coarse salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs black pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbs sugar
• 1 1/2 tbs dried thyme, crumbled
• 1 tsp whole allspice
• 1/2 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly mash garlic with flat side of a large knife. In a kettle bring water to boil with garlic and remaining brine ingredients and simmer 15 minutes. Cool brine completely

Working over a bowl, divide pork chops and brine among 3 large sealable plastic bags and seal bags, pressing out any excessive air. Marinate pork chips in a large bowl, chilled, turning them once, 2 days.

Brine good for twelve 1 1/2-inch-thick rib pork chops.