Alton Brown's 2-Hour Mustard Brine for Pork Chops or Roast Recipe

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Alton Brown's 2-Hour Mustard Brine for Pork Chops or Roast
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large plastic container with a lid, put the salt, Brown Sugar, peppercorns and mustard powder; add in the HOT vinegar and swirl to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.
  2. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to develop flavor.
  3. Add in the ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice.
  4. Add in the pork chops, making certain that the meat is completely covered with the brine.
  5. Cover with lid and refrigerate for 2 hours (NO MORE than 2 hours!).
  6. Rinse the pork well under cold water before cooking.
  7. Cook as desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 296.65 Kcal (1242 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.76g 10%
Cholesterol 53.21mg 18%
Sodium 3295.7mg 137%
Potassium 457.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 36.94g 12%
Sugars 35.64g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 18.67g 37%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 55.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.47 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.31g 10%
Cholesterol 18.2mg 18%
Sodium 1127.26mg 137%
Potassium 156.63mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.64g 12%
Sugars 12.19g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 6.39g 37%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 18.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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