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Name: Maple-Brined Pork Chops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients: 4 each bone-in pork chops; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 cups Water; 2 cups Ice water; 1/2 cup Maple syrup; 1/4 cup Kosher Salt; 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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INGREDIENTS

4 each bone-in pork chops
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 cups Water
2 cups Ice water
1/2 cup Maple syrup
1/4 cup Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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INSTRUCTIONS

In medium saucepan over medium heat combine 2 cups water, maple syrup, salt, vanilla, granulated onion, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Mix them well.

Bring to a simmer, stirring often.

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until salt and syrup are dissolved.

Add ice water to large bowl.

Pour brine over ice water.

Mix well until everything is blended.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours , until well chilled.

Place chops in large zip lock bag.

Pour brine over them.

Seal bag squeezing out all air.

Place in a pan or bowl to minimize leakage and refrigerate for 3-4 hours occasionally moving the chops around in the bag.

Prepare grill for medium heat.

Remove chops from brine and rinse off.

Dry chops well.

Place on grill for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.

Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until internal temp is 150 degrees.

Remove from grill and brush each chop with maple syrup.

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Maple-Brined Pork Chops

4 each bone-in pork chops
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 cups Water
2 cups Ice water
1/2 cup Maple syrup
1/4 cup Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In medium saucepan over medium heat combine 2 cups water, maple syrup, salt, vanilla, granulated onion, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Mix them well.
Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until salt and syrup are dissolved.
Add ice water to large bowl.
Pour brine over ice water.
Mix well until everything is blended.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours , until well chilled.
Place chops in large zip lock bag.
Pour brine over them.
Seal bag squeezing out all air.
Place in a pan or bowl to minimize leakage and refrigerate for 3-4 hours occasionally moving the chops around in the bag.
Prepare grill for medium heat.
Remove chops from brine and rinse off. 
Dry chops well.
Place on grill for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until internal temp is 150 degrees.
Remove from grill and brush each chop with maple syrup.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (268g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 57
Calories from Fat: 1 (2%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0.1g	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 3639.5mg		125 %
Potassium 48.8mg		1 %
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g		4 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1 %
	Sugars, other 12.4g
Protein 0.1g		0 %
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Calories per serving: 57

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