How to Brine Pork Chops

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Pour 3 cups (700ml) of hot water into a large measuring cup.. Add the salt, sugar, and other spices of choice.. Stir the solution until the salt and sugar have dissolved.

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1

Pour 3 cups (700ml) of hot water into a large measuring cup.

Step 1

Pour 3 cups (700ml) of hot water into a large measuring cup.

2

Add the salt, sugar, and other spices of choice.

Step 2

Add the salt, sugar, and other spices of choice.

3

Stir the solution until the salt and sugar have dissolved.

Step 3

Stir the solution until the salt and sugar have dissolved.

4

Chill the solution in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

Step 4

Chill the solution in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

5

Place the chops in the bottom of a large dish.

Step 5

Place the chops in the bottom of a large dish.

6

Pour the brine over the top of the pork chops.

Step 6

Pour the brine over the top of the pork chops.

7

Cover and refrigerate the pork chops for 1 to 12 hours.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the pork chops for 1 to 12 hours.

8

Continue preparing the rest of the meal.

Step 8

Continue preparing the rest of the meal.

9

Simmer the brine for a more flavorful finish.

Step 9

Simmer the brine for a more flavorful finish.

10

Incorporate fruits and vegetables.

Step 10

Incorporate fruits and vegetables.

11

Add other liquid ingredients.

Step 11

Add other liquid ingredients.

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