Texas-Rubbed and Brined Pork Chops Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups apple cider
1 cup morton kosher salt
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp whole cloves
4 cups ice cubes or cold water
1 (4-5 lb) center-cut pork loin, bone-in
2 to 4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup morton kosher salt
2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium Heat
Combine the cider, salt, sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns and cloves in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about three minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and add the ice cubes or cold water (the ice cubes will cool the brine to room temperature faster).
Place the pork loin in a nonreactive pan or resealable plastic bag (brining bag) and cover with the brine. Cover pan or tightly close the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. If you are using an extra large resealable bag or brining bag, rotate the pork a few times to make sure all of the meat gets brined. Before roasting, remove the pork and pat dry with paper towels.
Meanwhile, make the rub by combining all of the spices and mixing well. You will not need all of the rub for this recipe. Store any leftover rub in a clean, airtight container.
Preheat a gas grill on high with a smoker box or a foil pan filled with wood chips set under the cooking grates. Just before grilling, reset your gas grill for medium indirect heat. If you are cooking on a charcoal grill, build the fire and sprinkle the wet wood chips over the gray-ashed briquettes just before putting the food on the grill.
Lightly brush pork with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with rub. Place pork directly on the cooking grate and cook for about 90 minutes or until an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 155°F. Remove pork from roasting pan. Let meat rest for 10 minutes.
Cut pork loin into thick (double-cut) chops and serve.
Adapted with permission from Girls at the Grill

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	333.27 Kcal (1395 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.92g	20%
Cholesterol	52.52mg	18%
Sodium	4867.82mg	203%
Potassium	523.9mg	11%
Total Carbs	38.6g	13%
Sugars	35.2g	141%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	3%
Protein	16.91g	34%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	60.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.4 Kcal (320 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.96g	20%
Cholesterol	12.04mg	18%
Sodium	1115.87mg	203%
Potassium	120.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.85g	13%
Sugars	8.07g	141%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	3%
Protein	3.88g	34%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	3%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	13.9mg	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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