Name: Cider Brined Pork Chops with Apple Rum Sauce
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons House of Q Rib Rub or House Rub; 3-4 Johnston’s Pork Chops (about 1-1/2" thick); 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 2 cups apple juice; 1/4 cup salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 onion (finely diced); 2-4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup brown sugar; 2 cups apple juice; 1/2 cup House of Q Slow Smoke Gold BBQ Sauce; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/2 teaspoon five spice; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Posted August 9, 2022

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Cider Brined Pork Chops with Apple Rum Sauce

By BBQ Brian Misko of House of Q

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Ingredients

Ingredients:

3-4 tablespoons House of Q Rib Rub or House Rub
3-4 Johnston’s Pork Chops about 1-1/2" thick

Brine:

2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups apple juice
¼ cup salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion finely diced
2-4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups apple juice
½ cup House of Q Slow Smoke Gold BBQ Sauce
¼ cup dark rum
½ teaspoon five spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Method:

In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, juice, salt, and sugar until dissolved to make the brine. Add the peppercorns and the pork chops. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
Remove chops from brine, pat dry. Sprinkle with seasoning on all sides.
Preheat grill and place cast iron skillet on grate. Melt butter, add onions and garlic. Once soft, add brown sugar and apple juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half. Add BBQ sauce, rum, five spice, and cinnamon. Continue to simmer until thick and syrup consistency.
Sear the pork chops on heated grill to mark the surface. Turn over and once internal temperature of the chops is above 130°F, mop with sauce. The pork chops are done once they reach 140°F-145°F internal temperature.