BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH FENNEL POLLEN
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 quarts water with the salt, sugar, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, red pepper, bay leaves, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. (The amount of salt and sugar you use depends on your personal taste.) Submerge the pork chops in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days (if you don't have 2 days, at least brine the chops overnight). Remove the chops from the brine, discard the brine, and cook these bad boys!
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Roll the fat edge of each pork chop in the fennel pollen.
- Place the chops on the grill over medium-high heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Rotate the chops 90 degrees to create beautiful crosshatched grill marks; continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chops over and repeat this process on the second side. If the chops start to burn, move them to a cooler part of the grill. Stand the chops up and grill the fat edge-you want to get it nice and crispy and release the lovely aroma of the fennel pollen. Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest in a warm place for 8 to 10 minutes before serving. The meat should be pink in the middle and very juicy.
- ANNE ALERT!
- This is a plan-ahead recipe! The brine takes a couple of days, but it's really worth the effort.
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Noor Eman
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the fennel pollen added a unique and delicious touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
red duck
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the fennel pollen was a nice touch.
KAYON HENRY
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the fennel pollen added a delicious flavor.
Abdul Whab
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the fennel pollen gave them a nice depth of flavor.
Siyam Sardar
[email protected]The pork chops were delicious! The fennel pollen added a unique and flavorful touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Antony Muuo
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Natalia Vega
[email protected]The pork chops were cooked perfectly, but the fennel pollen didn't really add much flavor.
Priority
[email protected]I found the fennel pollen to be a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred a more subtle flavor.
nana ama
[email protected]The pork chops were a bit dry, but the fennel pollen was a nice touch.
Myron Nelson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great. They were juicy and flavorful, and the fennel pollen added a nice touch of sweetness.
Attu Hman
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The brine really helped to tenderize the meat, and the fennel pollen gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
fearful1324
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the fennel pollen adds a really nice depth of flavor.
Saeed 786
[email protected]The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the fennel pollen gave them a wonderful flavor. I served them with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.
Rakib han
[email protected]These pork chops were incredibly juicy and flavorful. The fennel pollen added a unique and delicious touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.