Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1 1/2-inch thick
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup + 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 cup + 6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Combine 3 cups of water, 1/2 cup of salt, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and pork chops in a resealable bag. Brine the chops for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Remove the chops from the brine and place them on a paper towel-covered baking sheet. Dry thoroughly and make slits in the fat around the edges without cutting into the meat.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the pork.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear the pork chops for 4-6 minutes on one side until they release from the pan. Flip and sear for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the chops from the pan and dab out excess oil. Add apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of water, 6 tablespoons of brown sugar, minced garlic, and bay leaves to the skillet. Return the chops to the pan and poach over medium heat until they reach 145°F, about 30-40 minutes.
- Once cooked, cover the chops with foil and let them rest for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with a little water. Stir until thickened, then serve the pork chops with the sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight in the brine.
Ensure the skillet is very hot before adding the pork for a proper sear.
Substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.