Easy Pork Chop Brine Recipe
This easy pork chop brine recipe is made with salt, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and water. It guarantees tender and juicy meat every time!
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
2h
Total Time
2h 15m
Servings
4 pork chops
Calories
250/serving
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 4 cup water
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 3 clove garlic
- 4 pork chops
Prepare the brine
Add salt, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to the water in a large bowl. Whisk until salt and sugar dissolve.
Add aromatics
Add rosemary and garlic to the bowl.
Prepare pork chops
Pierce the pork chops with a fork on both sides.
Brine the pork chops
Place them in the brine solution to submerge fully. Then cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate
Place in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour to 2 hours.
Rinse and rest
When you are ready to cook the brined pork chops, remove them from the brine and rinse with cold water. Let them sit at for 15 minutes at room temperature before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels.
Cook the pork chops
Proceed with your favorite cooking method.
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