Cooking Tip: Make a Quick Brine for Perfect Pork Chops
Brines work by breaking down some of the muscle tissue and helping the meat to draw in moisture. On large cuts like Faith’s corned beef, this process can take several hours or days. But on small cuts, even a short brine while you prepare the rest of the meal will improve the flavor and tenderness of the meat. Take a look.
In the past few decades, pork has become a progressively more lean and even tender loin cuts can end up tasting dry and flavorless. This makes pork a particularly good candidate for brining!
Memorize This Brine Solution for Never-Dry Pork Chops
We use a basic brine solution of 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) salt to 1 quart (4 cups) of water. Lay the pork chops (or other thin cut) in a single layer in a shallow dish and then pour the brine over top. Let this sit for anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours before cooking.
If we’re feeling fancy, we like to throw other aromatics into the brine solution to infuse more flavor. We like any combination of
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