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.
2 tablespoons Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil
Serve alongside your grilled pork chops.
Notes
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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