These juicy Brined Pork Chops go well with the sweetness of grilled peaches and plums to step up your grilling game. The brine keeps the chops juicy and full of flavor, making this a delicious and well-balanced dish.
Ingredients: 4 pork chops. For the Brine:. 4 cups water. 1/4 cup salt. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. For the Grilled Fruit:. 2 peaches, sliced. 2 plums, sliced. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Instructions: In a saucepan, combine water, salt, brown sugar, garlic, peppercorns, and thyme for the brine. Bring to a simmer and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Place pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the brine over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from the brine and pat them dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss peach and plum slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill pork chops for about 5-7 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness. During the last few minutes of grilling, add the fruit slices to the grill and cook until they have grill marks and are slightly softened. Serve the grilled pork chops with the grilled fruit slices. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy these flavorful Brined Pork Chops with Grilled Fruit!
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