For the brine: Dissolve salt in water. Place meat in a large baking dish and cover with brine, cover the dish and refrigerate for one hour.
3 cups of water, 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops
Prepare pork chops for grilling:Then take the chops out, discard the brine and pat the chops completely dry. Brush chops with olive oil and rub with pepper.
olive oil, pepper
Preheat grill:Sear pork chops uncovered on high for 3 minutes on each side.Then turn heat to low, cover and grill for 3-4 minutes longer on each side. The best way to ensure the pork chops are cooked through is by using a meat thermometer. While on the grill, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chop, but not touching the bone, and it should register 145°F (63°C) for perfectly cooked pork. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes.
For the chimichurri sauce:
Mash the garlic and salt together in a small dish. Place in the bowl of your food processor fitted with the large chopping blade.
2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add the cilantro, parsley, onion, oregano, pepper and water. Secure the cover. Process until the mixture has a paste-like consistency, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula if necessary. Cover.
1 cup packed Italian parsley leaves, 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 tablespoon water
Now with the motor running, add the vinegar through the small feed tube. Finally while continuing to run the motor, add the oil in a slow steady stream, thickening the mixture.
For tender juicy meat, add one hour to the total time for pork chops to brine in the refrigerator.
You can add a few peppercorns and a bay leaf to the brine if you like.
Pair your juicy grilled pork chops topped with chimichurri sauce with a green vegetable like roasted Brussels sprouts or sauteéd broccoli, or a simple crisp salad.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g
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