Cider-brined Pork Chops

Ingredients

  • 2 cups  apple cider
  • 1 cup  water
  • 1/4 cup  kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup  honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups  ice
  • 2   bone-in pork rib chops, (about 1 3/4 pounds, 1-1 1/4 inch thick), trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon  fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground ginger, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground ginger, divided
  • 2 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon  butter
  • 1/2 cup  onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup  white wine
  • 1   tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup  apple cider

Description

Once Brined, These Chops Can Be Pan-fried, Broiled Or Grilled. The Main Caution Here Is Not To Overcook Them. Brining (soaking In A Salt Solution) Helps Keep The Chops Firm And Juicy, But Even Brining Will Not Prevent Dry Hard Chops If Overcooked. Bone-in

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