Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup kosher or coarse salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • ½ cup boiling or very hot water
  • 3 cups very cold water
  • 4 1-inch thick pork chops (about 1 ½ pounds total)
  • 4 large (very thin slices prosciutto)
  • Olive oil for brushing the pork chops

Instruction

  • In a medium sized container add the salt, sugar, and peppercorns.  Add 1/2 cup of boiling or very hot water, and stir until the salt and sugar are mostly dissolved.  Add another 3 cups of very cold water, maybe a few ice cubes.  Place the pork chops in the brine, and let them sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.  Wrap each pork chop with a piece of prosciutto, pressing so that the prosciutto seals itself.
  • Brush the pork chops with olive oil and grill for about 4 minute on each side until the just pink in the center, or cooked to an internal temperature of 140°F.
  • Let the chops sit for a minute or so before serving.