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How to Cook Tender Boneless Pork Chops

Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless pork chops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For the brine:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns whole
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • For the seasoning rub:
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp red chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, add water, brown sugar, kosher salt, and black peppercorns.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir so that salt and brown sugar dissolve.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool down.
  • In a bowl or a dish, add boneless pork chops and pour the prepared brine mixture over them so that the chops are submerged in them.
  • Place the dish in the refrigerator for about one to two hours.
  • Once the time is up, remove the pork chops from the refrigerator, take them out of the brine, and place them on a plate.
  • Using kitchen towels, pat the chops dry.
  • Mix paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, chili flakes, and salt and mix in a bowl.
  • Once the pork chops are dry, rub olive oil on both sides.
  • Coat the pork chops with prepared dry rub mixture abundantly.
  • Place the chops in a baking dish.
  • Place the baking dish in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes at 400-degree F.
  • Once the time is up, switch to broil and let the chops cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using a thermometer, check the internal temperature of the pork chops. It should be 140-degree F.
  • Remove the chops from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Serve alongside roasted vegetables and gravy.