INGREDIENTS
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MEAT
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6 Thick Cut, Bone-In Pork chops
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BRINE
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1 tablespoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons boiling water
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2 cups Apple-Moonshine, or substitute apple cider
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2 cups water
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1⁄2 cup kosher salt
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1⁄2 cup honey
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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SEASONING
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3⁄4 teaspoon ground mustard
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1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
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1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
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1⁄4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
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1⁄4 cup vegetable oil, for rubbing.
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GLAZE
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1⁄2 cup apple jelly
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and grated
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GARNISH
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1⁄4 cup finely chopped chives