Pork Chop Apple Cider Brine

Also known as: Pork Brine, Apple Brine, Cider Brine, Smoked Pork Chop Brine

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An apple cider wet brine for pork chops and tenderloin. The cider adds subtle sweetness while the salt keeps the lean meat juicy through the cook. A must for thick-cut smoked chops.

Ingredients

Apple Cider
Water
Kosher Salt
Brown Sugar
Black Peppercorns
Bay Leaves
Fresh Sage
Garlic Cloves (smashed)
Fresh Thyme
Whole Cloves

Steps

1
Bring water to a boil with salt and sugar until dissolved.
2
Remove from heat, add cider and aromatics.
3
Cool completely with ice.
4
Submerge pork chops 4-8 hours in the fridge.
5
Rinse, pat dry, and rest 30 minutes before cooking.

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