Grilled Pork Chops with Orange Glaze

• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked salt
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup honey
• 4 tea bags black tea
• 4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons honey
• Salt and pepper

1. For the brine: Combine 1/2 gallon cold water, kosher salt, smoked salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, honey and tea bags in a large zip-top bag.
2. Place the pork chops into the bag and the bag into the refrigerator.
3. Let marinate for 2 hours.
4. Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
5. Discard the brine and allow the pork chops to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
6. Prepare a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
7. Place the pork chops on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side.
8. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and keep in a warm place while making the glaze.
9. For the glaze: Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, white wine, orange zest and juice, mirin, ginger, honey and salt and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
10. Bring to a low boil and reduce the heat to low.
11. Simmer about 10 minutes.
12. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of the glaze on each pork chop and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/grilled-pork-chops-with-orange-glaze-recipe.html (may not work)