brined thick cut pork chop with pan sauce

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is the best brine I have used for pork. This recipe is a reverse sear that works well for pork.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For brined thick cut pork chop with pan sauce

  • BRINE
  • 4 c
    water or more to make sure the chops are submerged
  • 1/2 c
    Kosher salt
  • 2
    lemons, halved
  • 8 sprig
    thyme
  • 3 sprig
    rosemary
  • 4 clove
    garlic smashed
  • PORK CHOPS
  • 4
    bone in thick cut pork chops
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • PAN SAUCE
  • 1 lg
    shallot, minced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3/4 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme
  • 4 Tbsp
    cold butter, cut into 4 chunks

How To Make brined thick cut pork chop with pan sauce

  • 1
    Place all the brine ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the pork chops and seal and then sit for 24 hours.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Remove the pork chops from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven and roast for about 30 minutes. internal temp 120 degrees.
  • 3
    Get a cast iron pan or other pan hot on the top of the stove. Add the vegetable oil into the pan and once it starts to smoke add chops two at a time. Let sear on each side about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to rest and sear the other two. Remove to a cutting board and let rest.
  • 4
    Pour off all the fat except for 1 Tbsp. Add the shallots and garlic and cook about 1 minutes. Add the broth and wine and scrap up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Simmer about 6 to 7 minutes to reduce. Stir in the vinegar and thyme. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter 1 piece at a time. Serve the pan sauce over the chops

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