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Lemon and Thyme Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

Lemon and Thyme Grilled Pork Chops Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 dried bay leaves
2 tsp peppercorns, cracked *, plus 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 cup dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. packed light brown sugar
zest of 2 lemons, divided
6 bone-in center-cut pork rib chops (3 1/2 lbs. total ) with bones frenched* if you like
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves and small, tender sprigs

Directions:

Heat 1 1/2 qts. water, the bay leaves, and peppercorns in a large pot until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in wine, salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon. Nest pan in a sink of ice water and let brine cool. Add pork to brine. Chill at least 4 and up to 12 hours.
Drain meat, rinse, pat dry, and set on a platter or baking sheet. In a bowl, mix oil, thyme, ground pepper, remaining 2 tsp. brown sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon. Pat mixture onto both sides of meat, pressing it in. Let meat stand at room temperature.
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). Heat a large cast-iron griddle, 12-in. paella pan, or 2 large cast-iron skillets on cooking grate with grill lid down until water dances when sprinkled on cooking surface, 8 to 10 minutes.
Set chops on griddle and cook with grill lid down, turning once, until meat is well browned and done the way you like, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare (cut to test). Transfer to a platter.
*Crack peppercorns in a mortar, or seal in a plastic bag and smash with a rolling pin. Rib chops come from the rib end of the loin; if they aren't already frenched (some meat trimmed from the bone ends to make the chops look neater), ask a butcher to do it, or do it yourself by sliding a sharp knife along the bones.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3844.13 Kcal (16095 kJ)
Calories from fat	1601.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	177.89g	274%
Cholesterol	1258.17mg	419%
Sodium	13960.01mg	582%
Potassium	4463.4mg	95%
Total Carbs	15.82g	5%
Sugars	9.1g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	460.79g	922%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	17%
Iron	17.2mg	95%
Calcium	847.1mg	85%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	201.8 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	274%
Cholesterol	66.05mg	419%
Sodium	732.85mg	582%
Potassium	234.31mg	95%
Total Carbs	0.83g	5%
Sugars	0.48g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	4%
Protein	24.19g	922%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	95%
Calcium	44.5mg	85%

* 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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