sometimes the best ingredient for keeping things wet is something that's already dry — like a dry rub. Just like a plain salt or salt-based dry brine can help your pork chops retain moisture ...

How long to brine is key, too. Our Test Kitchen suggests brining pork chops 8 to 12 hours for the best taste, but you can get ...

Time matters, too. Our Test Kitchen determined that pork chops should be kept in brine for 8 to 12 hours for best taste. Use thawed or mostly thawed pork chops for this step. Yes! Spice blends are ...

When sugar and salt have dissolved turn off heat and cool. Place chops in a container and pour over the brine. Refrigerate overnight. Remove chops from brine and pat dry on kitchen paper.

Cool completely. Place pork in a container and cover with brine. Leave for 24 hours then pat dry and cut into bite size pieces. Simmer until thick and syrupy. Cook the pork in a pan over medium ...