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Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce

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Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue SauceBrian Leatart

Brining ensures a moist grilled chop. What to drink: Pale ale.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

8 cups water
1/2 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup chili powder
8 1 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork rib chops
Olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 2 cups water, salt, sugar, and chili powder in large nonreactive pot. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Add 6 cups cold water. Cool brine completely. Add pork chops, pressing to submerge. Cover pot; chill at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain pork; pat dry with paper towels. Brush pork on both sides with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill pork to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side or until instant-read thermometer registers 150°F for medium. Serve pork with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce.

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