brined pork chops

Name: Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 23 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BRINE; 3 tablespoon(s) Kosher salt; 3 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) fennel seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) coriander seeds; 3 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 stalk(s) celery, diced; 4 clove(s) garlic; 3 thick bone-in pork chops; olive oil

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Nov 24, 2025

The brine really makes these chops melt in your mouth. Just don't overcook.

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prep time 23 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

BRINE
3 tablespoons Kosher salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
3 bay leaves
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic
3 thick bone-in pork chops
olive oil

How To Make brined pork chops

Step 1

Place all ingredients for the brine in a large container. Add 6 cups of water. Mix well. Then add the pork chops and let them brine overnight in the fridge.

Step 2

Remove the chops from the brine about 1 hour before cooking and let them come to room temperature.
Step 3

Add olive oil to a hot cast iron pan. Sear the chops on each side about 5 minutes per side.
Step 4

Place in a 450 degree oven until the internal temperature comes to 145 degrees.
Step 5

Let rest for about 10 minutes.
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