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Green apple chimichurri pork chops

Green apple pork chops

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pork loin chops

Quick brine with green apple

  • 1½ l water ½ water ½ apple juice for a sweetness
  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 green apple quartered

green apple chimichurri

  • ½ green apple finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley stems removed & finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup shallot minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ red jalapeño minced
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

Brine

  • Add all the brine ingredients to a food-grade container and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Add the pork chops into the brine ensuring they are fully submerged and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Remove from brining and discard brine.
  • Pat dry with paper towels and generously season with salt and pepper.

Green apple chimichurri

  • Combine all the chimichurri ingredients together and mix well.
  • Let sit for at least 30 minuts for better results.

Grilling

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high and make sure to oil the grate.
  • Grill the chops for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. I highly suggest using a thermometer to track the internal temp. In my case, I am using the Meater Probes.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes. and topped with the fresh green apple chimichurri.
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