Brined Pork Chops with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 servings spicy chutney barbecue sauce 
• 0.3 cup chili powder 
• 0.5 cup coarse salt 
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
• 8 servings olive oil 
• 12 inch thick pork rib chops bone-in
• 8 cups water 

Equipment

• paper towels
• pot
• grill
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups water, salt, sugar, and chili powder in large nonreactive pot. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add 6 cups cold water. Cool brine completely.
4. Add pork chops, pressing to submerge. Cover pot; chill at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
5. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
6. Drain pork; pat dry with paper towels.
7. 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.
8. Serve pork with Spicy Chutney Barbecue Sauce.