Beer Brined Pork Chops

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Tender full-flavored pork chops that are always a crowd pleaser. Great on the grill! Pat dry the meat before you put it on the grill for good grill marks. Also, use a meat thermometer to insure proper cooking.

Submitted by Goodie
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 pork chops
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup

  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard

  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried sage

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1 small onion, cut into thick slices

  • 8 (1-inch thick) center-cut pork chops

Directions

  1. Whisk the beer, wine vinegar, corn syrup, mustard, garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the onion and pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Remove the pork chops and onions from the marinade and set aside on a platter. Drain the marinade through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the strained liquid. Spread the garlic mixture caught in the strainer over the pork chops. Wrap the onions in aluminum foil.

  4. Cook the packet of onions and the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Editor's Notes

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 964mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 397mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.