INGREDIENTS
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Brine:
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1 gallon water, divided
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1 cup kosher salt
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4 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted
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1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted
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1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
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1/2 cup fresh loosely packed thyme leaves, or 2 tablespoons dried thyme
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 oranges, halved
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1 large white onion, cut into thick slices
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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6 (12-ounce) porterhouse pork chops
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Rub:
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
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1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted and ground