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Grilled Dijon Pork Chops

Grilled Dijon Pork Chops

Bone in pork chops are brined, marinated in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, then grilled until juicy and flavorful. Serve with rice, vegetables, or your favorite side.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

  • 6 piece pork chops (bone-in, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1.25 cup coarse sea salt
  • 1.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 cup ice cubes
  • 1.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.25 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the brine by combining 2 cups water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup coarse sea salt in a bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, then stir until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

  2. Pour the hot brine into a separate bowl with 2 cups of ice cubes. Stir until the brine cools down completely.

  3. Add the pork chops to the cooled brine and let them soak for 20 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the brine, rinse them under running water, and pat them dry with paper towels. Set them aside.

  4. Make the marinade by combining 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir until everything is well blended.

  5. Place the pork chops in a resealable freezer bag, then pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and gently massage to coat the pork chops. Marinate for 2 hours.

  6. Heat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill each side of the pork chops for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Do not overcook because pork chops can dry out quickly.

  7. Transfer the grilled pork chops to a serving plate. Serve with rice, vegetables, or your favorite side dish.