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Cider-glazed pork chops

Niman Ranch
Alameda, California

Cider-glazed pork chops - Niman Ranch

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Ingredients

Pork chops:

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 double-cut pork rib chops

Glaze:

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cracked pepper

Squash and apples:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons hulled pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ cup cranberries
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice to taste

Directions

For Pork Chops:
Combine water, 1 cup of salt, and honey in a stockpot. Bring to boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Put pork chops in a shallow baking dish and cover with the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

For Glaze:
Combine cider and vinegar in a saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat and cook about 20 minutes, or until reduced to a thick, syrupy consistency. Stir in pepper and set aside.

Prepare and light charcoal grill for direct cooking. Put 2 handfuls of apple-wood chips in a large bowl and cover with water. Remove chops from brine and pat dry. Bring to room temperature.

For Squash and Apples:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, or until squash begins to brown. Add apples and cook about 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in cranberries and cook 2-3 minutes until soft. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Keep warm.

• Read the story: Pork fat is good for the belly
• Info: www.nimanranch.com

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