bone-in pork chops
garlic powder
brown sugar
bread crumbs
paprika
black pepper & salt
olive oil
water
apple juice
peppercorns
medium orange
bay leaf
Brine
Add water & salt into a large Pyrex measuring cup or bowl with a spout. Whisk the until the salt dissolves. Add apple juice, peppercorns, orange peel & bay leaves to the brine.
1
Pulse
Next, place the pork chops in a plastic bag and pour the brine over the pork. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
2
Seasoning
In a new bowl, add the garlic powder, brown sugar, paprika black pepper, and bread crumbs to a bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
3
Season Chops
Pat the pork chops dry. Sprinkle half the garlic powder mixture over the pork chops, flip & pour the remaining mixture over the other side of the pork chops.
4
Bake
Drizzle the pork chops with olive oil, then bake the pork chops for 10 minutes at 400ºF and then flip the pork chops over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
5
Serve
Turn the oven to broil and broil the pork chops for 1-3 minutes or until golden brown. Then, remove from oven and serve!
6
Enjoy!
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