Glazed Cider-Brined Pork Chops
Ingredients
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1 cup apple cider
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons salt
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3 sprigs rosemary
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2 pork chops
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3 unpeeled garlic cloves
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Tools
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whisk
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paper towels
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measuring spoons
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small bowl
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June Pan
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mortar and pestle
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liquid measuring cup
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June Food Thermometer
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resealable plastic bag
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June Oven
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Make the brine
Add the cider, water and salt to the resealable bag or large bowl and whisk or stir to dissolve the salt. With a mortar and pestle or other heavy object, bruise and smash the rosemary to release the oils and aromas. Add the rosemary to the bag or bowl.
1 cup apple cider
1 cup water
2 tablespoons salt
resealable plastic bag
liquid measuring cup
measuring spoons
whisk
mortar and pestle
3 sprigs rosemary
Add the chops
Place the chops and smashed garlic cloves in the bag or bowl. Push out as much air as possible and seal the bag or cover the bowl. Brine the chops in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
2 pork chops
3 unpeeled garlic cloves
Make the rub
When ready to cook, make the rub. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar, paprika, pepper, salt and baking soda to combine and remove any lumps. Add the oil and stir until the rub is lightly moistened.
small bowl
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon canola oil
Dry and season the chops
Place a double layer of paper towels on the June Pan. Remove the pork chops and transfer them to the paper towels. Dry the chops thoroughly and discard the brine. Divide the rub evenly between the chops, massaging it into the meat so it is coated entirely.
paper towels
June Pan
Insert the June Food Thermometer
Pull out the paper towels and set the chops right on the pan. Horizontally insert the June Food Thermometer into the center of the thickest pork chop, avoiding any bones. Confirm cooking preferences using the button below. Recommended settings are pre-populated.
June Food Thermometer
Roast the pork chops
Transfer the pan to the middle shelf of the June Oven and insert the June Food Thermometer into the jack. Roast the pork chops until they are cooked to your preference, about 13 minutes for well done, then broil the chops for 3 minutes. June will adjust the temperatures and cook modes for you and notify you when the chops are ready.
June Oven
Serve the pork
Remove the pork chops from the June Oven. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.