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Even if you just use a basic salt and water combination, salt helps to bring out natural flavors. Add aromatics, citrus or other flavors and all of those will also infuse into the fibers of your protein. Because there are so many benefits, I set out to find the best brine recipe for juicy and tender pork chops.
Here it is, I am teaching YOU how to brine pork chops with these easy brining tips and tricks. You can use this simple brine recipe for turkey, chicken or pork and can be used before any other full recipe to add moisture.
Wet Brine — This technique is called wet brining. Wet brining adds moisture to your pork. Use Kosher Salt- Not all salt is created equal. Salts have different flavor profiles, chemical structures, shapes, ability to dissolve although they all will eventually and sizes, resulting in varying density.
One tablespoon of Kosher salt is not the same as one tablespoon of table salt. Make sure to use Kosher salt with larger crystals to get the correct salt to water ratio for brine, which is 1 heaping tablespoon of kosher salt for every cup of water. Add flavor- The types of flavor you can add to your brine are endless.
For a simple brine recipe using just salt and water. There is no need to boil because the salt will dissolve regardless, but for more flavor, boiling is ideal to infuse water. Boiling also helps the salt dissolve faster, but on the flip side, takes longer to cool. Make sure you wait to add your proteins until the water it room temperature.
Refrain from adding ice cubes to bring down the temperature because then you will also be diluting the salt to water ratio. Perhaps a few… but these are my favorites. Brining Bags — These are helpful to save space or if you are brining a lot at one time! It also makes for easy clean up. Large Stock Pot — A large stock pot is a kitchen essential not only for making stock, but also for brining and make large batches of sauces and steaming thing like whole lobster or crab.
You can make your brining solution in this pot, but also use it as the vessel for brining if it will fit in your fridge! Heavy Bottom Frying Pan — this will be one of your most used kitchen tools. Having something that is heavy bottom will distribute heat better and prevent burning whether you are using an electric or gas range. How to brine whole pork loin or pork tenderloin? I bet you will guess this answer!
The same way you brine chops or other cuts of pork. Can I marinate brined pork? I would suggest using dry rubs or even a basting or dipping sauce. Instead of infusing, they will just float. Heat and then add meat to cooled brine. What is a basic pan frying recipe? Feel free to use my basic fried pork chop recipe or use your own.
This basic brine recipe can be used with virtually any pork chop recipe. Do you rinse pork chops after brining? You will most likely rinse anything after brining to get any excess salt off the skin and be able to add your own flavors.
After rinsing, pat dry with paper towels. Seasoning mixes stick better to dry meat and this will give a nice browned crust.
Where do I brine my pork? You can most likely have some something to brine pork in at home. There are three main ways people use: a brining bags, a stock pot or a cooler. Brining bags can be found online or at the store, although they can sometimes be hard to find outside of Thanksgiving. Why add sugar to the brine solution?
Sugar improves flavors and also aids in the beautiful browning of the skin. Can you brine pork too long?
It is relatively hard to hurt pork, but yes, you can brine for too long. The result will be a tougher and rubbery texture.
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