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soaking pork chops in the apple cider brine
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Brining Pork Chops

Brining pork chops in a wet brine of apple cider, brown sugar and salt is the best way to ensure grilled or broiled juicy pork chops.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword brine pork chops, brining pork chops, good pork chop brine, pork chop brine recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Servings 4
Calories 396kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 3 cups ice
  • 4 bone-in pork chops at least 1-inch thick

Instructions

  • In a 4-cup microwaveable glass measuring cup, add the apple cider, brown sugar and salt.
  • Microwave on high power for 3 - 4 minutes, or until the apple cider is very warm. Stir well until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Add the ice to cool the mixture and dilute it. Stir until the ice has melted.
  • Place the pork chops in a shallow dish. Pour the brine over the pork chops.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Allow the pork chops to soak in the brine for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 7184mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg