Monday, January 25, 2010

2-Hour Mustard Brine for Pork Chops or Roast

5 pork chops (change servings and units)
Ingredients
5 thick loin-end pork chops (can use less, or use what ever cut pork you wish)
3/4 cup kosher salt (DO NOT use regular white table salt!)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard powder (do not use prepared mustard!)
2 cups cider vinegar (heated until hot)
1 lb ice cube
Directions
1In a large plastic container with a lid, put the salt, Brown Sugar, peppercorns and mustard powder; add in the HOT vinegar and swirl to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.
2Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to develop flavor.
3Add in the ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice.
4Add in the pork chops, making certain that the meat is completely covered with the brine.
5Cover with lid and refrigerate for 2 hours (NO MORE than 2 hours!).
6Rinse the pork well under cold water before cooking.
7Cook as desired.

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