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Apple & Fennel Brined Pork Chops
Recipe Type: Main
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 2
The flavors of apple cider and fennel are the perfect combination when brining pork chops or poultry.
Ingredients
- 1 qt. cold water
- 1/4 cup fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tbsp. bourbon whiskey, optional
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 2 tsp. dried fennel seed
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh sage
- 2 8-12 oz. bone-in pork rib chops
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except pork chops in a 2 qt. container. Stir, then let sit until salt dissolves. Stir again, then add pork chops, making sure liquid covers meat. Cover and refrigerate for 8-12 hours or overnight.