Apple and Brown Sugar Brine
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There is nothing like pan-seared pork chops with Sautéed Spiced Apples on the side! Brining is a fabulous way to bring flavor and moisture to meats. If you have time, brine the pork chops before cooking them. Plan ahead and allow 2 hours to brine the chops.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup golden brown sugar
8 cups water
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 fresh thyme sprigsIn a large heatproof bowl, dissolve sugar and salt in 4 cups hot water. Add 4 cups ice water, plus apple juice, peppercorns, and thyme. Stir to combine.
Add pork chops and completely submerge in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. (Do not brine longer or the meat will break down too much and get mushy.) Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.