To brine the pork, I used this method from “The Gourmet Cookbook:” Combine 2 allspice berries, 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper, 1/3 cup kosher salt, 3 tablespoons sugar, ...

Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry. Mix garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and sage in small bowl. Rub garlic mixture over all sides of the pork.

Let's face it, a cookout on Labor Day, that bittersweet farewell to summer, tends to attract the hedonistic hordes. Your challenge as host is to come up with something that's ...

Makes 2 quarts, easily enough for 8 chops. 2 cups cold water. 1 cup kosher salt. 1 cup packed light brown sugar. 2 teaspoons dried thyme, or 2 sprigs fresh thyme ...

Place the pork chops in a sealable plastic bag and strain the brining mixture over it, discarding the peppercorns and cloves. Squeeze out any air; the brine should just cover the chops.

This Coca-Cola Brine Recipe is one of my favorites to use when I am grilling or smoking meat! I always get the oddest lo ...

Add the pork chops to the brine, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature in the brine 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 400°.

Pastured pork is a tasty, environmentally friendly dinner option. ... Basic brine for pork •4 cups cold water •¼ cup salt •1/8 cup sugar ...