Brined Cherry Smoked Kettle Chops

[motocrash]

I have been using this brine for years, I found it a while back and altered to the below.

2 cups apple juice - I use 100%, no sugar added (Juicy Juice)
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup kosher salt - I use Diamond Crystal
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp red pepper flakes - I use Gochugaru
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Jaccard or stab the chops with a fork to tenderize/perforate.

Bring to simmer stirring with whisk to dissolve sugar/salt, remove from heat, add 2 cups ice cubes and whisk to cool quickly.
Once cool, pour into zip bag and add chops. Brine 24 hours, rinse chops and add a little rub or seasonings of choice.

I use a different brine for poultry but it would be good on birds too.

 

[chopsaw]

Really nice . Love a good chop done right . Nice work .

 

[yankee2bbq]

Thanks for sharing that recipe.
Chops look good. I will try this recipe.

 

[gmc2003]

Real good color and markings on those chops. Bet they tasted great.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[motocrash]

Well, it seems the quote function isn't working, so....
@chopsaw - Thanks man, I bet you can saw through a good chop Thanks for the like.
@yankee2bbq - Thanks for the like, give it a try, you'll like it. It's good for ribs too!
@gmc2003 - The color is the work of the cherry and the sear marks are courtesy of a vintage Weber cast iron grate. Appreciate the like!

@Johnny Ray , @tropics , @Colin1230 - Thanks for the likes guys!

 

[disco]

Nice brine. Thanks for posting it. Big like.

 

[motocrash]

Nice brine. Thanks for posting it. Big like.

Thanks OFG. It's just a tweaked internet recipe but pretty tasty!

 

[JLeonard]

Good looking chops.
Jim

 

[civilsmoker]

Very nice crash! I took a screen cap of the recipe so I can try it out!

 

[chilerelleno]

Those chops look lip smacking good, yum!

I'll have to try your brine sometime.
I believe that all porkchops should be brined for max juiciness and flavor

 

[motocrash]

Good looking chops.
Jim

Very nice crash! I took a screen cap of the recipe so I can try it out!

Those chops look lip smacking good, yum!

I'll have to try your brine sometime.
I believe that all porkchops should be brined for max juiciness and flavor

Thanks guys!
The red pepper might need to be adjusted for some tender tongued folks.....

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Mighty Tasty from here, Moto !!
Nice Job!
Like.

Bear

 

[motocrash]

Looks Mighty Tasty from here, Moto !!
Nice Job!
Like.

Bear

Thanks Bear. You should give it a try, doesn't need smoke to taste great!
Hope you are doing well....

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks Bear. You should give it a try, doesn't need smoke to taste great!
Hope you are doing well....

Thank You!!
Copied, pasted, printed.

Bear