How to Make Benji's Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Benji's Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and guests. This dish combines the juicy and tender pork chops with a tangy and sweet grapefruit relish that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a dish to serve at a special occasion, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can use any type of pork ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • ½ cup salt
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 grapefruits, juiced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk together the water, orange juice, 1/2 cup salt, light brown sugar, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Submerge the pork chops in the brine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and brine in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Heat grapefruit juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and cook until syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove 3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside. Add half of the grapefruit sections to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Brush each side of the chops with the reserved grapefruit juice syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Broil for 7 to 10 minutes on each side and the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Place the remaining fresh grapefruit sections on the pork and drizzle relish over the top.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 68g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 155mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 968mg