Alton Brown'S 2-Hour Mustard Brine For Pork Chops Or Roast
- 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
- In 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.
- Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to develop flavor.
- Add in the ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice.
- Add in the pork chops, making certain that the meat is completely covered with the brine.
- Cover with lid and refrigerate for 2 hours (NO MORE than 2 hours!).
- Rinse the pork well under cold water before cooking.
- Cook as desired.
pork chops, kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, mustard powder, cider vinegar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/alton-browns-2-hour-mustard-brine-for-pork-chops-or-roast-191816 (may not work)