{"id":10872,"date":"2010-03-28T11:38:47","date_gmt":"2010-03-28T15:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=10872"},"modified":"2010-03-28T11:38:47","modified_gmt":"2010-03-28T15:38:47","slug":"beer-brined-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2010\/03\/beer-brined-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Beer Brined Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/OHC-10-18-09_beer.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-8957\" title=\"Beer \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/OHC-10-18-09_beer-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/OHC-10-18-09_beer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/OHC-10-18-09_beer.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Since I&#8217;m going to be attending <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildgoosecreative.com\/Beer_Camp_Columbus_2010.html\" target=\"_blank\">Beer Camp Columbus 2010 today<\/a>, I decided it would be fitting to post a recipe using beer.<\/p>\n<p>I am that kind of clever!<\/p>\n<p>We love pork in this household.\u00a0 I often talk about my love for seafood and how I like to use that as my main animal protein source.\u00a0 I do enjoy the groundwalkers (said with a growly voice. Bonus points to those who get it!) as well and my favorite groundwalker is swine.<\/p>\n<p>Yes you read that right, the good ole&#8217; pig.\u00a0 My heart belongs to the swine.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a long-time reader then you also know that I love me a good brine.\u00a0 Pork and poultry get brined, it&#8217;s house rules.\u00a0 I decided to try something fun and make some beer brined pork chops.<\/p>\n<p>The first time I made these, after one bite, Scott looked me straight in the eye and said, &#8220;Andrea, if we weren&#8217;t already married, I would ask you to marry me right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Well then! I must have done something right! It also reinforces my belief that men love good food and if you can create great food for your man, you are aces in their eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Beer brined pork chops have been seen on occasion since.\u00a0 Not regularly as I like to keep it in my back pocket for when things need some spicing up around here.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Beer Brined Pork Chops<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 Bone-in Loin Chops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For the Brine:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12oz of Dark Beer (lager or dark ale style)<\/li>\n<li>4C Cold water<\/li>\n<li>About 1\/3C Kosher Salt (not quite a full 1\/3C, just slightly less)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4C Organic Brown Sugar (packed)<\/li>\n<li>1TBSP Chili Garlic Paste (found in the Asian foods aisle)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Onion, chunked<\/li>\n<li>1 Carrot, chunked<\/li>\n<li>1 Large garlic clove<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp Chili Powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For extra seasoning:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic Powder<\/li>\n<li>Chili Powder<\/li>\n<li>Black Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a very large and deep mixing bowl, combine the beer, water, salt,sugar, and chili paste.\u00a0 Stir until everything is combined and the salt and sugar are dissolved.\u00a0 Add in the remaining ingredients and also the pork chops.\u00a0 You will have to add in more water at this point so that the pork chops are totally submerged and floating unobstructed.<\/p>\n<p>Allow to brine for at least 5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Remove, lightly rinse off with water and pat dry with paper towel.\u00a0 Place pork chops on a plate and sprinkle with extra seasonings, the amount depends on you and your taste.\u00a0 Sprinkle both sides and allow to sit for about an hour before you start cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Cook the chops anyway you like!\u00a0 Bake, grill, or sautee.\u00a0 It&#8217;s up to you!\u00a0 Allow chops to rest about 5 minutes after cooking, serve and enjoy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/beer_brined_chop1.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10873\" title=\"Beer Brined Pork Chop \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/beer_brined_chop1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/beer_brined_chop1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/beer_brined_chop1.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Next to grilling, my favorite way to cook chops is first with a skillet and then finishing them in the oven.\u00a0 That&#8217;s how I prepared these chops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cooking the chops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees.\u00a0 I heated a large skillet over medium heat and added a bit of olive oil.\u00a0 I browned the chops on each side, about 3 minutes.\u00a0 Then I removed them, added a splash of chicken stock and a splash of the same style beer I used in the brine.\u00a0 Sometimes I&#8217;ll add in a spoonful of grainy mustard as well.\u00a0 Stirred, and added the chops back in.\u00a0 Turn off heat and place chops in the oven to finish cooking.\u00a0 About 7-10 minutes.\u00a0 Depends on the thickness of the chops.\u00a0 If you have super thick ones, it will take a bit longer in the oven.<\/p>\n<p>I give the chops a good coat in the sauce before plating.\u00a0 Then serve!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll notice that I didn&#8217;t add on any salt for the extra seasoning.\u00a0 This is because there was salt in the brine and the chops will be plenty seasoned with that.<\/p>\n<p>Bone-in chops tend to be more moist and juicy than boneless, but with a brine they are even more succulent and delicious!\u00a0 Perfect for a special dinner or a fun day in the backyard with the grill!<\/p>\n<p>Have fun guys, and remember, always play with your food!\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Beer Recipes you might enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2010\/03\/spicy-shrimp-and-sausage\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spicy Shrimp and Sausage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/03\/chili-rubbed-beer-can-chicken\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chili Rubbed Beer Can Chicken<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/01\/cheddar-beer-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheddar Beer Bread<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since I&#8217;m going to be attending Beer Camp Columbus 2010 today, I decided it would be fitting to post a recipe using beer. I am that kind of clever! 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