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Brined pork chops with an Asian pork chop brine. This recipe is easy and yields juicy, moist and delicious pan-fried pork chops that takes only 20 mins to make.
Pork Chop Brine
A brine is basically a liquidy solution to marinate pork chops. Pork chop brine keeps the pork chops moist and juicy, without drying them while cooking the chops.
You can use the brine before grilling, pan-frying, roasted or baked pork chops.
How To Brine Pork Chops
A basic pork chop brine recipe usually consists of 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups of water. Mix the brine well before using.
Below are the step-by-step:
- Brine the pork chops in a container filled with the brine for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Make sure both sides of the chops are covered by the brine.
- Remove the pork chops and discard the used brine.
- Rinse the pork chops with cold running water.
- Pat dry the pork chops with paper towels before cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 482 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Asian Brined Pork Chops
This meal is best served with sides such as tomatoes, greens or salad. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Asian Brined Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (7 cm/10 cm)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt , or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Brine:
- 3/4 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 ounces fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 6-8 small dried chilies
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
Garnish (optional):
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Lightly season the pork chops with salt.
- Mix all the ingredients for the brine in a container or pot that is just big enough for the pork chops. Marinate the pork chops in the Brine for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before cooking, remove the pork chops from the brine and let them come to room temperature. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the pork chops for about 4–5 minutes on each side. Transfer the pork chops and wrap them in foil. Let them rest for 8–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love the pork chops brine, so yummy. Best brined pork chops ever.
Thanks!
Made this the other night, but added more Soy & Red Pepper Flakes and it was Wonderful!!!!! Everyone enjoyed them except my Vegetarian Daughter…. Thank you
This will be on my Monthly rotation.
Thanks Robin, so glad you like my Asian-brined pork chops.
These look wonderful! Do you have any recommendations on what side dishes would work best with the chops?