How to Make Beer Brined Pork Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to grilling pork chops, a simple brine can be the secret to tender, flavorful meat. And what better liquid to use than beer? Beer brining infuses pork chops with a subtle malty flavor and helps to lock in their natural juices, resulting in a succulent and juicy cut of meat that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

Beer brining is a popular technique among grill masters and home cooks alike, as it can take an ordinary pork chop and elevate it to a gourmet level. The key...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, cut into thick slices
  • 8 (1-inch thick) center-cut pork chops

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 pork chops

  • Whisk the beer, wine vinegar, corn syrup, mustard, garlic, sage, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the onion and pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the pork chops and onions from the marinade and set aside on a platter. Drain the marinade through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the strained liquid. Spread the garlic mixture caught in the strainer over the pork chops. Wrap the onions in aluminum foil.
  • Cook the packet of onions and the pork chops on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 964mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 397mg