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.

Fernando Mora
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This dish was amazing! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Friday Ezra
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the balsamic glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would make a few changes to the potatoes.


Elena Milosevic
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The potatoes were a bit bland. I think I should have seasoned them more before grilling them.


TJ Lee Miller
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These pork chops were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The balsamic glaze was good, but I think I would have preferred a different sauce.


Maafia Balqees
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the balsamic glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Az Butt
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were really good! The brining process made them so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mudassar Tarar
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This dish was amazing! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Nkosinathi Vetju
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the balsamic glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would make a few changes to the potatoes.


nazir khan Momand Official
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The potatoes were a bit bland. I think I should have seasoned them more before grilling them.


Kristal UwU
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These pork chops were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The balsamic glaze was good, but I think I would have preferred a different sauce.


Chris j Tafoya sr
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I love this recipe! The pork chops are always so tender and juicy. The balsamic glaze is also amazing. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Shakeel Ansari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the balsamic glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Gideon Jonah
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I'm not a huge fan of pork chops, but these were really good! The brining process made them so moist and flavorful. The balsamic glaze was also a nice touch. I served them with grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes.


Mr SHAWON
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the pork chops and potatoes. The brining process definitely made the pork chops extra tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


OP RIPON YT
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These brined pork chops were incredibly juicy and flavorful. The balsamic glaze added a delicious sweetness and tang, while the grilled potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe!