Simple Pork Chop Brine

• portioner: 3 servings
• aktiv tid: 2 minutes
• total tid: 1 hour

Ingredienser

4 cups water (room temperature or slightly cool)

4 tablespoons kosher salt - 58g

1 tablespoon white sugar - 12g

Optional seasonings: 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary or fresh thyme, 5-6 peppercorns, 1 clove garlic cut in half), a bay leaf

Instruktioner

MAKE COLD BRINE SOLUTION: Add all brine solution ingredients to large food-grade bag (e.g. ziploc) or a glass or stainless steel large bowl. Stir or squish bag until salt and sugar are dissolved (30 seconds). Note 1.

BRINE PORK CHOPS: Add pork chops to bag or bowl ensuring they are fully submerged in the brine solution. Place in fridge. For thinner pork chops (1/2 inch/0.27cm or less), brine for 30-60 minutes. For thicker chops, brine 1-2 hours.

FINISH AND CONTINUE WITH PORK CHOP RECIPE: Remove from brining bag or bowl and discard brine. Rinse pork chops under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Continue with pork chop recipe.

Näring

• Kalorier: 15 kcal
• Natrium: 326 mg
• Totala kolhydrater: 4 g
• Totalt socker: 4 g