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Maple Brined Pork Chops

Anthony Caturano of Prezza shows us that a versatile maple syrup can be used as an incredible brine for pork chops. The 24 hour brining process gives way to a quick grilling that seals in the flavors. Add a generous side of maple sweet potatoes and your meal is complete, colorful and asolutely delicious.

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Maple Brined Pork Chops

Anthony Caturano of Prezza shows us that a versatile maple syrup can be used as an incredible brine for pork chops. The 24 hour brining process gives way to a quick grilling that seals in the flavors. Add a generous side of maple sweet potatoes and your meal is complete, colorful and asolutely delicious.

About Anthony Caturano

Anthony Caturano is chef/owner of Prezza restaurant in Boston's historic North End. Prezza is named after the ancient Italian town where his grandmother, Elana Ferrelli Caturano, was born.  The tiny village offered its people few choices in their diet. Pork, polenta and vegetables became staples on the table. Families were forced to create unique, flavorful dishes with the foods born from their land. With old-world style and a heavy emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, Prezza offers overflowing dishes of robust flavors and rich portions. The menu is constantly changing to include seasonal dishes, so guests will always find unique additions alongside house favorites.

Recipe

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Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 4 pork chops
  • olive oil for grilling

Brine

  • 4 quarts hot water
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup sea salt
  • 8-10 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6-8 whole bay leaves
  • 2 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 3 large sprigs of thyme

Maple Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • pepper

How-to

Brine the Pork Chops

  1. Bring 4 qts of water to a boil.  Add garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, maple syrup, salt and brown sugar.  Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.  Add thyme.  Let cool.  Can add ice to speed up the cooling process
  2. Pour cooled brine over pork chops, let sit for 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning the chops once or twice. Then remove pork chops and pat dry before grilling

Prepare the Maple Sweet Potatoes

  1. Peel, boil and drain the sweet potatoes, then mash
  2. Add the cream and maple syrup until the desired consistency

Grill Pork Chops & Serve

  1. Add a little olive oil to one side of pork chops. Grill 5-10 minutes per side, or until a nice sear (crust) forms.  Let chops rest, then serve with Maple Sweet Potatoes

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