Before refrigeration, brining was necessary to preserve meat. Today brining is popular again among home cooks and chefs. It gives flavor and tenderness to meat and poultry. And, it is very simple to ...

Buttermilk-Brined Pork Chops are center-cut pork chops that are marinated (brined) in a flavorful blend of buttermilk, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, ground ...

These are not your grandmother's pork chops. Pork sold in today's grocery stores is about 75 percent leaner than what was sold in the 1950s, according to the Jan. 2, 2017 article "Pork Production – ...

Let's face it, a cookout on Labor Day, that bittersweet farewell to summer, tends to attract the hedonistic hordes. Your challenge as host is to come up with something that's simple to prepare, but ...

grilled pork chops on a white plate with greens and lemon - Ang_Kyria_Photos/Shutterstock Because grilling goes so quickly, Cook says prep work is key to getting ...

In a large bowl or gallon zip-close plastic bag, combine the beer, 3 tablespoons salt, the rosemary and garlic. Stir until the salt is dissolved. Add the pork chops, then refrigerate, turning the ...

Metzger Bar and Butchery’s Brittanny Anderson, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for 2017 Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic, shares this recipe to pump up the flavor of an ordinary pork chop. Combine all ...

Ultimately, the single biggest determinant of juicy pork chops is finding the best option at the grocery store. Aim for thicker chops with prominent fat caps, and you’ll be halfway to impressing all ...

A perfectly grilled pork chop can be incredibly flavorful, but only if you do it right. If you're like us, you've probably struggled with chops that are too thin and dry out too quickly on the grill.