READY IN 12+ hrs

Beer Brined Pork Chops

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"Tender full-flavored pork chops that are always a crowd pleaser. Great on the grill! Pat dry the meat before you put it on the grill for good grill marks. Also, use a meat thermometer to insure proper cooking." — Goodie

Directions

Whisk the beer, wine vinegar, corn syrup, mustard, garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the onion and pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the pork chops and onions from the marinade and set aside on a platter. Drain the marinade through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the strained liquid. Spread the garlic mixture caught in the strainer over the pork chops. Wrap the onions in aluminum foil.
Cook the packet of onions and the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 12 hrs 30 mins

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Editor's Notes
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 12, 2011

This recipe totally rocked! I have never had such tender juicy pork chops. The only thing I changed was maple syrup for the corn syrup (because I didn't have any corn syrup on hand). Thanks for a great recipe!

—Teri

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 09, 2011

This recipe was just ok for my family. They didn't like the overall flavor and frankly, prefer our regular chops.

—momajana

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9 Ratings

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Jun 21, 2011

This really made a moist tender chop I added red pepper flakes and used dijon mustard and apple cider vinager and mayple syrup as thats what I had on hand and brined overnite. When I grilled I added a maple smokehouse sesoning...Im not a fan of pork but this ill eat any day.....

—StylinCook

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Jun 20, 2011

These are just great! Don't normally use corn syrup in a brine, but it imparted a bright, smoky note! Perfect grill food. Thanks for the recipe.

—Valorie

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Dec 28, 2011

My husband and I run a bar/grill and have served these chops for a lunch special - the customers LOVED the flavor. We served them with mashed potatoes and gravy.

—Karicooks

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Oct 02, 2011

I was hopeful that this recipe would make pork chops tastey for my husband who doesn't like them. But Nope. He did not like the taste of the marinade and ours were not very tender.

—WIGGYSGIRL

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Feb 18, 2013

I have cooked this recipes many times! It just gets better and better! You don't have to be a beer drinker to enjoy this wonderful dish. I cooked it as is and made only minor changes in the seasoning amount to suit my taste. It is so good, I plan on cooking it for an upcoming event for a large crowd.

—bakwoodj04

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Nutrition

Calories
103 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
10 g
3%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
2.3 g
4%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
7.9 g
16%

Sodium
941 mg
38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beer Brined Pork Chops

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 103
Calories from Fat: 21

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g 4 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 941mg 38 %
Potassium 161mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 7.9g 16 %
** Sugars 2.4g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 3 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 23 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.