Tuscan Brined Pork Chops with Salsa Verde
Serves 435 mins prep55 mins cook
How to make the juiciest pork chops. it's easy to do with Italian-style seasonings, salt and sugar.
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What you need

cup kosher salt
cup brown sugar

granulated garlic

dried bay leaves

fresh rosemary

dried chili peppers

lemon zest

ground black pepper

flat-leaf parsley

cilantro leaves
clove garlic

tsp capers
cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt
Instructions
1 Put the pork chops in a gallon-size freezer bag and place the bag in a large bowl. 2 In another large bowl whisk the salt and sugar with 6 cups water until dissolved. Add the garlic, bay leaves, rosemary sprigs, chili and lemon zest. Pour the brine over the pork. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. 3 Prepare a medium-hot fire in a grill. 4 Remove chops from brine and pat dry. Place chops on the grill and cook 4 minutes per side. They should be nicely browned and register between 135-140 degrees on a meat thermometer. 5 Loosely cover the chops with foil and let rest 5 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Serve with Salsa Verde. To make Salsa Verde: 1 Pulse parsley and cilantro in a food processor until chopped. Add garlic, capers, olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt and pulse until combined. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.View original recipe
