Rinse the pork chops under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Arrange the chops in a baking dish just large enough to hold them or in a resealable plastic bag. Arrange the onion, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, allspice, and cloves over the meat.
Make the brine: Combine the brown sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the hot water and whisk until the brown sugar and salt are dissolved. Stir in the cold water, bourbon, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Pour this mixture over the chops, turning the chops a couple of times to coat evenly. Brine the chops, covered, in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning once or twice to ensure even brining.
Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to high. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat until you see smoke.
When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Drain the pork chops and blot dry with paper towels, dusting off any loose spices. Brush the chops on both sides with the remaining oil. Arrange the chops in the center of the hot grate away from the heat. If using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. Cover the grill and smoke the chops for 20 minutes. Then move the chops directly over the heat: If using a charcoal grill, place 2 chops on each side over the mounds of coals. If using a gas grill, place all 4 chops over the lit portion of the grill. Grill the chops, uncovered, until cooked through (about 160 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read meat thermometer), 4 to 7 minutes per side, rotating the chops 90 degrees after two minutes to create an attractive crosshatch of grill marks. Transfer the chops to plates or a platter and let rest for 3 minutes, then serve at once.
This recipe has been added to the following public cookbooks:
Memorial Day,
scott cooks,
Pork Recipies,
Fall Recipes - Recetario de otoƱo,
jennings family cookbook
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| Rating | Submitted by | Comment Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | ljb8208
08/31/09 04:01 PM | First timer!This was the first marinade/Pork Chop recipe that my Boyfriend made on his grill and it was OUTSTANDING! Raichlen Rocks! |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | vross89100
08/25/07 12:00 AM | porkCan you this with chicken and bake in oven?? |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | katytomaty1227
08/23/07 12:00 AM | Bourbon Primed Pork ChopsCan this recipe be used for doing pork chops in the oven? |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | JimP1934
07/23/07 12:00 AM | JimPvery moist and easy we used plastic bag with good results. |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Kat Kinsman
06/09/07 12:00 AM | A brine ol' time.The combination of bourbon, salt and spices makes for a tangy and tender chop. Easy, but made me feel like a pro. |
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