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[[File:Pork.jpg|thumb|296x296px|Pork Chops]]
=Ingredients=
=Ingredients=
'''2''' bone-in pork chops, preferably rib chops (1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> inches thick, 8 to 10 ounces each)
'''2''' bone-in pork chops, preferably rib chops (1<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> inches thick, 8 to 10 ounces each)
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==Step 1==
==Step 1==
'''Tenderize''' the pork chops with a fork.
'''Cut''' slits every 1 inch along the ''fatty edge'' to help prevent ''cupping''.


'''Place''' the pork chops on a ''large plate'' or ''baking sheet''. ('''''Optional''' — place a wire rack on a baking sheet''.)
'''Place''' the pork chops on a ''large plate'' or ''baking sheet''. ('''''Optional''' — place a wire rack on a baking sheet''.)
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==Step 2==
==Step 2==


====== Brine the pork chops. ======
======Brine the pork chops.======
'''Place''' the '''''water''''', '''''salt''''', and '''''brown sugar''''' in a ''gallon zip-top bag'' and '''stir''' to dissolve the ''salt'' and ''sugar''.
'''Place''' the '''''water''''', '''''salt''''', and '''''brown sugar''''' in a ''gallon zip-top bag'' and '''stir''' to dissolve the ''salt'' and ''sugar''.


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'''Refrigerate''' for ''30 minutes'' and up to 8 hours.
'''Refrigerate''' for ''30 minutes'' and up to 8 hours.


== Step 3 ==
==Step 3==
'''Remove''' the ''pork chops'' from the brine and '''pat dry''' with ''paper towels''.
'''Remove''' the ''pork chops'' from the brine and '''pat dry''' with ''paper towels''.


== Step 4 ==
==Step 4==
'''Heat''' a large ''cast-iron skillet'' over ''medium-high'' heat until hot and just beginning to '''''smoke'''''.
'''Heat''' a large ''cast-iron skillet'' over ''medium-high'' heat until hot and just beginning to '''''smoke'''''.


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Let the pork chops '''rest''' in the pan until they reach '''''140°F''' to '''145°F''''', 5 to 7 minutes.
Let the pork chops '''rest''' in the pan until they reach '''''140°F''' to '''145°F''''', 5 to 7 minutes.


== Step 5 ==
==Step 5==
'''Slice''' the pork chops ''across the grain'' and serve with the ''butter sauce''.
'''Slice''' the pork chops ''across the grain'' and serve with the ''butter sauce''.
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