Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
2%
Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops
45 min.
6
99kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your grilling game, look no further than these Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops. This recipe takes a classic dish and infuses it with exciting flavors, ensuring that each bite is savory, juicy, and utterly satisfying. The secret lies in the simple yet effective beer brine, which not only enhances the pork's natural flavors but also keeps it moist and tender while cooking.

Using a rich dark lager, along with a perfect balance of coarse salt, dark brown sugar, and aromatic spices like garlic and sage, this brine transforms ordinary pork chops into a sensational dish that’s sure to impress your guests. Each chop is bathed in a blend of sweet and savory flavors, offering a delightful twist that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What’s even better? This recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for various dietary preferences while remaining incredibly popular among meat lovers. In just 45 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready to serve, making it ideal for gatherings or a casual barbecue. Not only is it perfect as a main dish, but it also makes a great appetizer or starter for any festive occasion. Get ready to fire up the grill and sink your teeth into these flavorful pork chops — a true crowd-pleaser that nobody will be able to resist!

Ingredients

  • cups beer dark
  • 0.3 cup coarse salt 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large garlic clove minced
  • teaspoons pepper black
  • cup ice cubes 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses light ()
  • inch pork chops bone-in
  • teaspoons sage dried
  • teaspoons salt 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups water, beer, 1/4 cup coarse salt, sugar, and molasses in large bowl. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in ice.
  2. Place pork chops in large resealable plastic bag.
  3. Pour beer brine over pork chops; seal bag. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  5. Remove pork chops from beer brine; pat dry.
  6. Mix garlic, pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, and sage in small bowl. Rub garlic mixture over both sides of pork chops. Grill pork chops until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of chops registers 145°F to 150°F, about 10 minutes per side, occasionally moving chops to cooler part of rack if burning.
  7. Transfer chops to platter; cover with foil, and let stand 5 minutes.
  8. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories99kcal
Protein6.24%
Fat3.63%
Carbs90.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.42
Glycemic Load
4.87
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.800869518972%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.3mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.65mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.08mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.64kcal
4.93%
Fat:0.32g
0.5%
Saturated Fat:0.11g
0.71%
Carbohydrates:18.06g
6.02%
Net Carbohydrates:17.69g
6.43%
Sugar:13.33g
14.81%
Cholesterol:1.75mg
0.58%
Sodium:5507.38mg
239.45%
Alcohol:3.07g
100%
Alcohol %:1.65%
100%
Protein:1.25g
2.5%
Copper:2.12mg
106.24%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.49%
Magnesium:35.14mg
8.78%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.48%
Potassium:215.23mg
6.15%
Selenium:3.74µg
5.35%
Calcium:51.19mg
5.12%
Iron:0.82mg
4.58%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.54%
Phosphorus:26.84mg
2.68%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.03%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.83%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.73%
Vitamin K:1.7µg
1.62%
Fiber:0.37g
1.5%
Vitamin C:1.09mg
1.32%
Folate:5.05µg
1.26%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious