Beer-Brined Pork Chops

Beer-Brined Pork Chops

Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen 4 Servings • 20 Min. Cook Time • 4 Hr. Marinate Time
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. dark lager beer
1 c. water
2 Tbsp. molasses
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops

DRY RUB
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine beer, water, molasses, brown sugar, and salt; mix well.

2. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; pour beer brine over chops and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

3. When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium or heat a grill pan over medium heat. Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry. Discard brine.

4. In a small bowl, combine Dry Rub ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of pork chops.

5. Cook pork chops 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

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