Juicy Grilled Pork Chops are brined in a saltwater solution and then seasoned with a flavorful dry rub to create the most delicious pork chops!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, do not use table salt or sea salt, see notes below
- 4 cups water
- 4 6 1/2 ounce center-cut pork chops, with the bone, trimmed of fat, 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Combine Brine Ingredients: In a large bowl dissolve salt with water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate the pork chops 2 to 4 hours. Any longer and they will be too salty.
- Rinse and Dry: Remove chops from brine; rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. If you’re not cooking right away you can refrigerate them covered at this point until ready to cook.
- When ready to grill: Spray both sides of chops with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over both sides of the pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat the Grill: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill: Oil the grates then grill the chops until they release easily from the grates and are cooked to medium, 155 to 160 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
