Cajun Grilled Honey-Brined Pork Chops
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
8 cups water
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup salt
4 boneless pork chops, each 1-inch to 1-1/2 inches thick
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
| 1 | Heat 2 cups of water, pour into a large bowl and mix with honey and salt until dissolved |
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| 2 | Add remaining water, thyme, pepper and cloves, and mix well. |
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| 3 | When water mixture is at room temperature, add pork chops and refrigerate for 4-8 hours |
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| 4 | Remove pork chops from the refrigerator 1/2 hour before cooking. Place chops on a plate and pat dry. Discard the brine. |
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| 5 | Prepare grill. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides of chops. Once grill is ready, grill the pork chops, turning once, for 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145ºF. |
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