Pork Chop Brine Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops (~2-lbs., ours were 1 ¼-inch thick)
• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup salt
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• Peel of a medium orange
• 1 bay leaf

Steps

1. 1

   Pour water and salt into a large Pyrex measuring cup or bowl with a spout. Whisk the 2 ingredients together until the salt dissolves.

2. 2

   Add the apple juice, peppercorns, orange peel, and bay leaves to the brine and mix again. Set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the pork chops by patting each pork chop with a paper towel and then score the fatty part of the pork chops a few times to avoid any bucking during the bake time.

4. 4

   Place the pork chops into a large gallon-size plastic bag or dish and pour the brine over the pork.

5. 5

   Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.