Brine-Cured Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
Brine Ingredients
- 7 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 4 clove garlic, halved
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely cracked pepper
Pork Chop Ingredients
- 4 Center cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1-tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 2-tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1-cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
Directions
Make the brine, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the salt, brown sugar, thyme sprigs, garlic, pepper, and 8 cups water. Bring just to simmer, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from the heat, and transfer the brine to a container large enough to haul both the pork chop and the brine. Let the Brian cool completely, and then refreeze want to call.