Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops

Pork chops on the grill is a favorite of the Danielson! This recipe calls for a cider brine to tenderize and retain moisture in the meat and brown sugar for sweetness. Try Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops for Father’s Day!
xo Becky

Cider & Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chops
3 C apple cider or apple juice
1/3 C salt
3/4 C brown sugar
2 T black pepper
2 C cold water
6 thick-cut pork chops

Combine cider, salt, brown sugar, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour into bowl, adding cold water. Cool brine completely. Place pork chops in a tight sealing container. (I use a Tupperware marinating container.) Pour brine over chops. Refrigerate overnight.

Heat grill to medium. Rinse chops, patting dry with paper towels. Grill for approximately 5 minutes per side. Serve with creamy potato salad, green beans, corn bread, and sundaes with all the trimmings for dad!

Parent Tip
Involve the kiddos in your family’s Father’s Day celebration. Children can set the table, decorate with balloons and posters, or scoop ice cream for sundaes or cones for a sweet conclusion to the meal.

Have a blessed Father’s Day!

© 2014 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved.

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