Grilled Pork Chops
Juicy Grilled Pork Chops are brined in a saltwater solution and then seasoned with a flavorful dry rub to create the most delicious pork chops!
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 4 cups Water
- 4 Pork Chops 6½ ounces, with the bone, trimmed of fat, 1/2 inch thick
- Olive Oil Spray
For Dry Rub:
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Dried Sage
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Equipment
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Large Bowl
- Small Bowl
Instructions
- Combine Brine Ingredients: In a large bowl dissolve salt with water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate the pork chops 2 to 4 hours. Any longer and they will be too salty.
- Rinse and Dry: Remove chops from brine; rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. If you’re not cooking right away you can refrigerate them covered at this point until ready to cook.
- When ready to grill: Spray both sides of chops with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over both sides of the pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat the Grill: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill: Oil the grates then grill the chops until they release easily from the grates and are cooked to medium, 155 to 160 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep It Cold: Always brine in the refrigerator to prevent any bacterial growth.
- Don’t Over-Brine: Brining longer than the recommended time will make the meat too salty and mushy. Stick to the recommended times, and if you aren’t ready to cook right way, drain, rinse, pat dry and grill later.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Rinsing off the brine after soaking is crucial to avoid overly salty pork chops.
- Follow Directions As Written: Use the exact measurements of water and salt as written. If you use less water, it will be saltier.
- Use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt: Other brands of Kosher salt like Mortons, or Sea Salt or table salt will all result in saltier meat because the sodium is higher.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pork Chops
Amount per Serving
Calories
213
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
5309
mg
231
%
Potassium
523
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
89
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Kosher Salt, Olive Oil, Onion Powder, Paprika, Pork Chops, Thyme, Water