Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 (8 oz.) pork chops, about 1 inch thick
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups ice water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instruction

  • In a large saucepan, combine water, salt and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in ice water to bring brine to room temperature. Place pork chops in a large, zip-top plastic bag. Pour the brine over the chops and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Place in a large baking dish and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
  • Remove chops from brine; discard brine. Rinse pork chops and pat dry. Brush pork chops with oil
  • In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, ground mustard, pepper, chili powder and grown sugar. Rub over pork chops. Let chops stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Grill chops, covered, for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.