Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce

Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce
Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce
Brining ensures a moist grilled chop. What to drink: Pale ale.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
American Pork Pork Chop Summer Grill Brine Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Preparation Combine 2 cups water, salt, sugar, and chili powder in large nonreactive pot. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Add 6 cups cold water. Cool brine completely. Add pork chops, pressing to submerge. Cover pot; chill at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain pork; pat dry with paper towels. Brush pork on both sides with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill pork to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side or until instant-read thermometer registers 150°F for medium. Serve pork with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce.

Preparation Combine 2 cups water, salt, sugar, and chili powder in large nonreactive pot. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Add 6 cups cold water. Cool brine completely. Add pork chops, pressing to submerge. Cover pot; chill at least 6 hours and up to 1 day. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drain pork; pat dry with paper towels. Brush pork on both sides with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill pork to desired doneness, about 10 minutes per side or until instant-read thermometer registers 150°F for medium. Serve pork with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce.