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Grilled Pork Chops - Cajun Style

Brining keeps these grilled pork chops tender, and a dry blend of spices and then a wet sauce finish makes them mouthwatering.
5 from 7 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pork chops ¾ inch thick
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup salt
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1.5 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoons Creole or Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve salt and sugar in water.
  • Submerge pork chops in salt water solution, cover and refrigerator 2-8 hours.
  • Remove pork chops, discard brine, rinse pork chops, and pat dry.
  • Mix mustard, Cajun seasoning, thyme, smoked paprika, peppers, garlic in small bowl.
  • Sprinkle pork chops on both sides with dry seasoning, reserving about 1 Tablespoon.
  • Stir together soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar and bourbon until sugar dissolves. Stir in reserved tablespoon of seasoning. 
  • Set aside some of the sauce, if desired, to use as a dipping sauce.
  • Sear pork chops on both sides over hot coals or medium high on gas grill.
  • Move pork chops to less direct heat and cook about 5 minutes on each side before beginning to baste with sauce.
  • Cook, until done, testing for doneness by pressing lightly near the bone. The meat should have a slight sponginess when done.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or other fresh herbs, if desired.
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