Moist Pork ChopsPork Chops in Apple-Ginger SauceEnjoy moist pork chops, packed with flavor? Try this brined pork chop recipe … You'll definitely have to plan ahead, but it’s very simple to make the brining recipe. And once the brine has cooled, just pour it over the chops and let them cure in the refrigerator for 12 hours. The end result will be more flavorful, moist pork chops. This particular pork rib chop recipe blends the flavors of maple syrup and star anise during the brining process, after which the chops are finished off with an apple-ginger sauce with undertones of lemon. Rib chops that have been Frenched (have the bones scraped clean) present well to family and friends, but you could always substitute pork loin chops instead for this mouthwatering moist pork chop recipe. For this baked pork chops recipe you will need:Ingredients for brine recipe...3 cups water 1 cup apple cider ¼ cup kosher salt ¼ cup maple syrup 3 star anise For the pork chops...Six 1½ -inch-thick pork rib chops Pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons ginger, grated or finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 cup apple juice 1 cup chicken or beef stock ¼ cup butter, chilled
How to brine pork chops...Place water, cider, salt, maple syrup and anise in a pot and bring to boil. Stir to dissolve the salt then remove from heat and cool completely to make brine. Place pork chops in 1 or 2 sealable plastic bags. Pour brine over to completely cover the chops. Seal bags and refrigerate for 12 hours. Remove chops, drain well and pat dry. Season with pepper. Next... Preheat oven to 450ºF . Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops in batches and sear on each side about 2 minutes per side. Remove chops to baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until just slightly pink, turning once. Remove pork chops from oven and place on plates. Add ginger, lemon juice, apple juice and stock to skillet when chops are baking. Bring to boil and boil until reduced by half. Stir in butter and spoon over baked pork chops. This recipe for pork chops serves 6
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