Marinated Brined Pork Chops

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This recipe for pork loin chops brined in a salt-and-sugar spice marinade, enhances your chops' flavor, moisture, and tenderness. I serve these moist and tender chops with chunky applesauce and mashed potatoes for a tasty, easy weekday meal.

Submitted by Don M
Updated on September 23, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup salt

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon dried sage

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 10 cups cold water

  • 2 ½ pounds pork loin chops

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed, divided

Directions

  1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add salt, sugar, sage, and garlic powder. Remove from heat; stir until mostly dissolved. Add 10 cups cold water to cool brine. Place pork chops in a plastic freezer bag or other airtight container. Add brine and seal the bag. Brine in the refrigerator for 6 hours.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.

  3. Remove pork chops from brine; discard brine. Place chops in the prepared dish; brush lightly with remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until chops are no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
9g Fat
13g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 5874mg 255%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 279mg 6%

* 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.