Juicy Pork Chops

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Make the brine: Combine cold water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a bowl. Place pork chops in a shallow baking dish and pour brine over top. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the rub: Combine brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove pork chops from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Rub pork chops generously on both sides with the seasoning mix. Discard brine.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the hot skillet. Add pork chops to the hot oil and sear until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Turn pork chops and place skillet in the preheated oven. Bake until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)