Whether brined or rubbed, thick or thin, bone-in or boneless, the best pork chop is cooked to the right temperature. And the only way to ensure your pork chops are done to perfection is with a ...

there's a really easy step that will help ensure you have the juiciest chops possible (and that you don't wind up with something more like pork jerky) — and that's to take the time to brine.

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.