Pork Chop Brine<\/a><\/p>\nThe recipe is portioned for 4 pork chops. You can double it if necessary.<\/p>\n
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\n1\/4 cup<\/strong> Kosher Salt<\/li>\n4 cups<\/strong> Water<\/li>\n2 tbsp<\/strong> Brown Sugar<\/li>\n2 tbsp<\/strong> Apple Cider Vinegar<\/li>\n3 cloves<\/strong> Garlic (minced)<\/li>\n3 sprigs<\/strong> Rosemary (or 1 tsp of dried rosemary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Instructions Header Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Cormorant Garamond|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” global_module=”419″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
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Step 1:\u00a0<\/h5>\n Add the water, salt, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to a large bowl or deep baking dish. Whisk the mixture until the salt and brown sugar dissolve.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230223_121802-cropped.webp” title_text=”20230223_121802-cropped.webp” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/h5>\n Add the rosemary and garlic to the bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20230223_122030-cropped.webp” title_text=”20230223_122030-cropped.webp” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Step 3:<\/h5>\n Trim and extra fat on the outside of the pork chops, then prick many holes in both sides of the pork chops with a fork.\u00a0 If you are brining a pork loin, prick many holes on all sides of the meat.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/h5>\n Place them in the brine solution to submerge them fully. Cover the bowl or dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20230223_122732-cropped.webp” title_text=”20230223_122732-cropped.webp” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Cormorant Garamond|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/h5>\n When you are ready to prepare or cook the brined pork chops, remove them from the brine and rinse with cold water. Pat them dry and prepare them using your favorite recipe. This recipe for Pork Chops is our favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ admin_label=”Additional Recipe Images Row” module_class=”no-print” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_module=”476″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_comments][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pork Loin and Pork Loin Chops are regular entrees at our house. They are lean, delicious, and inexpensive compared to a lot of other cuts of meat these days. The biggest thing you need to be careful about when making pork loin or pork loin chops is to keep the meat tender and moist, as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n\r\nPork Loin and Pork Loin Chops are regular entrees at our house. They are lean, delicious, and inexpensive compared to a lot of other cuts of meat these days. The biggest thing you need to be careful about when making pork loin or pork loin chops is to keep the meat tender and moist, as it has a tendency to dry out due to its low fat content. Brining the pork is a great way to help do that. This is our go-to brine recipe. The original can be found at:\n\nPork Chop Brine<\/a>\n\nThe recipe is portioned for 4 pork chops. You can double it if necessary.\r\n\r\nSauces, Rubs, etc.\r\n\r\nApple Cider Vinegar|Brown Sugar|Garlic|Kosher Salt|Rosemary|Water\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1\/4 cup : \r\n\r\n4 cups :\u00a0\r\n\r\n2 Tbsp :\u00a0\r\n\r\n2 Tbsp :\u00a0\r\n\r\n3 cloves :\u00a0minced\r\n\r\n3 sprigs :\u00a0or 1 tsp of dried rosemary\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n :\u00a0\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdd the water, salt, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to a large bowl or deep baking dish. Whisk the mixture until the salt and brown sugar dissolve.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdd the rosemary and garlic to the bowl.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTrim and extra fat on the outside of the pork chops, then prick holes in both sides of the pork chops with a fork.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPlace them in the brine solution to submerge them fully. Cover the bowl or dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen you are ready to prepare or cook the brined pork chops, remove them from the brine and rinse with cold water. Pat them dry and prepare them using your favorite recipe. This recipe for searing them on the grill and finishing them in the oven is our favorite.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLou\r\n\r\n ","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"cuisine":[24],"class_list":["post-788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sauces-rubs","cuisine-american"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20230223_122732-cropped.webp?fit=2250%2C1892&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=788"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2812,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/788\/revisions\/2812"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=788"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depadova.net\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine?post=788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}