Best 6 Brined Pork Chops With Balsamic Glaze And Grilled Potato Recipes

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Looking for a scrumptious and juicy main course? "Brined Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze and Grilled Potatoes" is the perfect dish to satisfy your taste buds. This delectable recipe combines the succulent flavors of brined pork chops with a luscious balsamic glaze, and the crispy, roasted texture of grilled potatoes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more with every bite. With a blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your weekly dinner rotation. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your grill, and let's dive into the world of mouthwatering flavors!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC MARINADE



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Awaken your taste buds with our easy grilled pork chops that get loads of flavor from a simple balsamic vinegar, garlic, and rosemary marinade.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the Pork Chops:
4 bone-in pork chops (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Marinade:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar , packed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed rosemary leaves
2 green onions, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In a blender, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, ground black pepper, garlic, rosemary, and green onions . Blend until smooth.
  • Put the pork chops in a heavy-duty food storage bag or nonreactive container. Add the marinade mixture and turn to coat the pork thoroughly. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork from the marinade. Discard the marinade.
  • Heat the grill to medium heat of about 375 F. Grill the pork chops over direct heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side to sear. Then move the pork chops to indirect heat and continue grilling until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes. They should register at least 145 F on a food thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 381 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ULTIMATE GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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A little brining and a special dry rub go a long way to making the perfect pork chop. Once you've mastered how to cook thick pork chops, you'll be enjoying them all summer long. -Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
2 cups ice water
4 center-cut pork rib chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
BASIC RUB:
3 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin and ground mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine salt, sugar and 2 cups water; cook and stir over medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add 2 cups ice water to cool brine to room temperature., Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible; turn to coat chops. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate 8-12 hours., Remove chops from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Brush both sides of chops with oil. In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Grill chops on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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The tangy sauce and restaurant-quality flavor and appearance prompted one taste tester to say, "I wish my mom made chops like this when I was growing up!" -Sandy Sherman, Chester, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, rosemary and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Return chops to the pan; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove chops to a serving plate and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Stir remaining butter into skillet until melted. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

QUICK-BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH TREVISO AND BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Vinegar     Pork Chop     Brine     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
4 3/4- to 1-inch-thick pork rib chops
1 head of Treviso radicchio
1 head of Belgian endive
3 tablespoons (about) extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix 1 1/2 cups water, coarse salt, and sugar in 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish; stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Add pork chops; let brine 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Cut Treviso and endive lengthwise into quarters, keeping some core attached to each piece. Place on baking sheet; brush with some oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Boil vinegar in small skillet until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season glaze with salt and pepper.
  • Remove pork from brine; pat dry. Brush with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill pork, Treviso, and endive until vegetables are softened and thermometer inserted horizontally into center of chops registers 150°F, 2 to 3 minutes per side for vegetables and 7 to 8 minutes per side for chops.
  • Transfer pork and vegetables to plates. Drizzle glaze over; sprinkle with parsley.

BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND GRILLED POTATO



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Categories     Pork     Dinner

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Brine
2cups water 3tablespoons kosher salt 1tablespoon granulated sugar
4pork loin chops, each 8 to 10 ounces and 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick 2teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 1teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
1/2cup good-quality balsamic vinegar 2-1/2tablespoons unsalted butter 1/8teaspoon kosher salt 1/8teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8teaspoon granulated sugar Sauce
1/2cup mayonnaise 2tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2teaspoons Dijon mustard 1large garlic clove, minced 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
Fries
5Yukon gold potatoes, about 1-1/2 pounds total, each cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 1/2teaspoon kosher salt 1teaspoon ground black pepper
2tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk the brine ingredients until the salt and sugar dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the pork chops in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the brine, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove the chops from the bag and discard the brine. Pat dry with paper towels (do not rinse) and season evenly on both sides with the rosemary and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, boil the balsamic vinegar until slightly thickened and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter and season with the salt, pepper, and sugar. Transfer to a small bowl. In a small bowl mix the sauce ingredients. Cook the potato slices in a large pot of boiling salted water just until they are cooked halfway through and beginning to soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly. Drain again. Drizzle the potato slices with oil and season evenly with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F) and high heat (450° to 550°F). Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the chops over direct high heat and the potato slices over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the chops are still slightly pink in the center and the potatoes are tender and grill marks appear, turning once or twice. The chops will take about 10 minutes and the potatoes will take 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the grill as they are done. Place the potatoes in a medium bowl and toss with the parsley. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Place one pork chop on each of four plates. Reheat the balsamic glaze. Divide the potatoes among the plates. Drizzle the chops with the balsamic glaze. Serve the sauce on the side as a dip for the potatoes.

GLAZED GRILLED PORK CHOPS



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We've had this recipe around for some time, but just recently updated it with some new ingredients. This is also good on pork steaks and chicken.

Provided by fosterdl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, or to taste
1 cup ketchup
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
6 (3/4 inch thick) pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the brown sugar, ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and cayenne pepper into a bowl, and stir until blended.
  • Place the pork chops on the preheated grill, and cook the chops until the surface is seared but the meat is just barely pink in the middle, about 5 minutes. Brush the chops with the glaze mixture, and flip to cook the glaze onto the meat. When the glazed side shows good grill marks, flip again, brush glaze onto the pork chops, flip, and grill until the other side shows nice brown grill marks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1073.7 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

Tips:

  • To make sure the pork chops are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • If you don't have time to brine the pork chops overnight, you can quick-brine them for 30 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overcook the pork chops, or they will become dry and tough.
  • The balsamic glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the potato wedges over direct heat.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pork chops and potato wedges in a skillet over medium heat.

Conclusion:

This recipe for brined pork chops with balsamic glaze and grilled potato wedges is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, the balsamic glaze is sweet and tangy, and the potato wedges are crispy and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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