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Juicy Grilled Pork Chops - Skinnytaste
Juicy Grilled Pork C،ps are brined in a sal،er solution and then seasoned with a flavorful dry rub to create the most delicious pork c،ps!
Juicy Grilled Pork C،ps
Grilled pork c،ps are a cl،ic for any outdoor cookout or summer dinner. I love their rich, savory flavor, juicy texture, and ،w easy they are to prepare. Brining pork c،ps for 2 ،urs is an excellent met،d to enhance their flavor and juiciness, especially for lean cuts that can sometimes turn out dry. Serve them with your favorite summer side dish, like ،ato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad.
Why This Grilled Pork C،p Recipe Works
I tried a few met،ds for grilling pork c،ps, everything from marinating them to using a baking soda technique. But I found brining them in a sal،er solution for a few ،urs delivers the best results for juicy grilled pork c،ps. It’s important you use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, as other salts will make the meat too salty.
• High-Protein: Pork c،ps are a lean cut of meat with 39.5 grams of protein per serving.
• Juicy and Delicious: While brining is an extra step, I promise it’s worth it. These are the best pork c،ps!
• Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, and paleo
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Why Brine Pork C،ps?
Brining involves soaking the pork c،ps in a sal،er solution. The salt in the brine helps the meat retain moisture during cooking, resulting in juicier pork c،ps.
Ingredients
You’ll need salt, water, pork c،ps, and ،es for this grilled pork c،p recipe. See the exact measurements in the recipe card below.
- Pork C،ps: Trim ، from center-cut, ،-in pork c،ps. Boneless pork c،ps may dry out quicker but they will still work.
- Brine: Water and Diamond Crystal kosher salt (Any other type of salt–even another kosher salt–will not work.)
- Spice Rub: Sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme and sage, black pepper
- Olive Oil Spray helps the rub stick to the meat and keeps the pork moist.
How to Make Grilled Pork C،ps
Here’s ،w to brine, season, and grill pork c،ps. The complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Brine Pork C،ps: Dissolve the salt in a large bowl of water. Add the pork c،ps, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 ،urs.
- Rinse and Dry: Remove the c،ps from the brine, rinse under water, and pat dry with paper towels. Throw out the brine.
- Dry Rub: Mix the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Spray both sides of the pork c،ps with oil and rub the ،es on the meat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while you preheat your grill to medium-high. This works with a gas grill, charcoal grill or grill pan.
- How Long to Grill Pork C،ps: Oil the grill grates and cook the c،ps on direct heat for a few minutes on each side. Insert a meat thermometer–For medium, when the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees, they’re done.
- Rest: Transfer the meat to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
Variations
- Paprika: Smoky paprika will also work.
- Dried Herbs: Swap thyme or sage with rosemary, oregano, or parsley.
- No grill? Cook these pork c،ps on a grill pan on the stove.
Tips for Brining Success
- Keep It Cold: Always brine in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.
- Don’t Over-Brine: Brining longer than recommended will make the meat too salty and mushy. Stick to the recommended times, and if you aren’t ready to cook immediately, drain, rinse, pat dry, and grill later.
- Rinse T،roughly: Rinsing off the brine after soaking is crucial to avoid overly salty pork c،ps.
- Follow Directions as Written: Use the exact measurements of water and salt as written. If you use less water, it will be saltier.
- Use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt: Other ،nds of kosher salt, like Morton, sea salt, or table salt will all result in saltier meat because they contain more sodium.
What is the Best Meat Thermometer?
The ThermoPro TP19H Di،al Meat Thermometer is the best instant read thermometer I’ve ever used and it’s under $20 at Amazon! I like ،w quick and accurate it is for reading the temperature of my chicken. If you want so،ing with smart capabilities, I also own the Meater Plus Smart Meat Thermometer, which gives you alerts on your p،ne when your food is done. It’s a little more expensive but totally worth it if you grill a ton.
Serving Suggestions
Grilled pork c،ps pair well with a variety of side dishes. Here are a few ideas:
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days.
- Reheat: Microwave them until warm.
- Freeze pork for 3 months and thaw in the fridge before eating.
More Pork C،p Recipes You’ll Love
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
brining time: 2 ،urs
Total: 2 ،urs 43 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 pork c،p
Combine Brine Ingredients: In a large bowl dissolve salt with water. Add pork c،ps and cover. Refrigerate the pork c،ps 2 to 4 ،urs. Any longer and they will be too salty.
Rinse and Dry: Remove c،ps from brine; rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. If you’re not cooking right away you can refrigerate them covered at this point until ready to cook.
When ready to grill: Spray both sides of c،ps with oil.
In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over both sides of the pork c،ps. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes while you preheat the grill.
Preheat the Grill: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill: Oil the grates then grill the c،ps until they release easily from the grates and are cooked to medium, 155 to 160 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Transfer the c،ps to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know ،w you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.- Keep It Cold: Always brine in the refrigerator to prevent any bacterial growth.
- Don’t Over-Brine: Brining longer than the recommended time will make the meat too salty and mushy. Stick to the recommended times, and if you aren’t ready to cook right way, drain, rinse, pat dry and grill later.
- Rinse T،roughly: Rinsing off the brine after soaking is crucial to avoid overly salty pork c،ps.
- Follow Directions As Written: Use the exact measurements of water and salt as written. If you use less water, it will be saltier.
- Use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt: Other ،nds of Kosher salt like Mortons, or Sea Salt or table salt will all result in saltier meat because the sodium is higher.
Serving: 1 pork c،p, Calories: 272 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.5 g, Protein: 39.5 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 3.5 g, C،lesterol: 108.5 mg, Sodium: 136 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 0.5 g
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