Easy Dry-Brined Pork Loin Chops

Serves 4
Time 12 hrs 30 min
Easy Dry-Brined Pork Loin Chops

The simple dry brine in this recipe creates super-moist and tender pork loin chops. While we love the chops pan-seared, they are also great on the grill.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 tablespoonfine sea salt
    1 tablespoonyellow mustard seeds
    1 1/2 teaspoonssugar
    1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
    4(4- to 6-ounce) boneless pork loin chops
    1 tablespooncanola oil

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Method

In a small bowl combine salt, mustard seeds, sugar and pepper.


Rub pork chops all over with the spice mixture and place in a wide, shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.


Remove pork from brine and rinse under cold water. Pat dry.


Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.


When oil is hot, add pork and cook for 2 minutes on each side.


Transfer the skillet to the oven until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 6 minutes.


Remove from the pan and allow pork to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1 pork chop

Calories

230

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium

250mg

Total Carbohydrate

0g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

30g

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