BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH SOFT PARMIGIANO POLENTA
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time P3DT1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the brine:
- To make the brine: In a large container, add all of the ingredients and stir to combine. Submerse the pork chops in the brine and refrigerate for 3 days. After 3 days remove the chops from the brine, discarding the brine.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan. Roll the fat edge of each pork chop with the fennel pollen. Place porks chop gently on the preheated grill or grill pan. After 3 to 4 minutes rotate the chops 90 degrees to create lovely grill marks. Grill the chops for another 3 to 4 minutes and then turn over and repeat the process. If the chops seem to be burning move the chops to a cooler part of the grill to allow for longer cooking time without burning. Stand the chops up so the fat edge is in contact with the grill to crisp up the fat edge, this will also make the fennel pollen very aromatic. Remove the chops from the grill and let rest in a warm place before serving. The doneness of the meat should be about medium to medium well and very juicy. Serve with polenta.
- In a medium size saucepan, bring the milk, water and bay leaf to a boil. Season generously with salt, almost to the point of over seasoning. How do you know that you are there? TASTE IT! When it has reached a boil, slowly whisk in the polenta in small sprinkles. Once all of the polenta has been incorporated, reduce heat to medium and immediately switch over to stirring with a wooden spoon. Cook the polenta for 30 to 40 minutes, adding water if the polenta becomes too thick to loosen it up.
- When the polenta is thoroughly cooked, it should look creamy and not feel gritty on your tongue. Remove it from the heat and stir in the Parmigiano and mascarpone. Serve it immediately, or place a sheet of plastic wrap right on the surface of the polenta to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
- To reheat: Add a little water to the polenta and heat over low to medium heat stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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aen rk
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Divine Ephraim
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Md mustakim md mustakim
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used boneless pork chops and they cooked perfectly in the brine. The polenta was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
M UZAIR
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the polenta is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Asmita Khadka
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the pork chops and polenta turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Merrill Kornelsen
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the polenta was so creamy and flavorful.
Etienne vd merwe
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.
Anam Mozumdar
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Teddy James
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used boneless pork chops and they cooked perfectly in the brine. The polenta was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Xoxo Girl
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the polenta is creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sukhdev Buttar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the pork chops and polenta turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Maher Khalid
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the polenta was so creamy and flavorful.
Aaron Clay
[email protected]These brined pork chops were so juicy and flavorful! The polenta was also creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this dish again.