maple brined pork chops

• 1 cup kosher salt
• 34 cup sugar
• 1 cup grade b maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons juniper berries
• 12 teaspoon whole cloves
• 14 cup fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 12 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
• 8 cups water
• 4 center-cut pork loin chops, 1 1/2 inches thick
• fresh ground black pepper
• 14 cup vegetable oil, for grilling

1. mix all the brine ingredients together, bring to a boil.
2. stir to dissolve sugar, salt, maple syrup remove from heat and cool.
3. add the pork chops to the brine in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 12 hrs remove from brine, pat dry.
4. brush chops with oil, season with pepper and heat on the grill for 10-12 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 150-160 serve with salsa or chutney if you wish.

kosher salt, sugar, maple syrup, mustard, hot red pepper, juniper berries, whole cloves, fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, fresh ginger, water, center, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maple-brined-pork-chops-69068 (may not work)