Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Salt

• 1/2 cup Sugar

• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns

• 1 Garlic bulb, halved crosswise

• 2 large springs of Thyme

• 4 2" think pork chops

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan

2. Add salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, and 1 thyme sprig. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved

3. Transfer to a medium bowl and add 5 cups of ice cubes. Stir until the brine is cool, add the pork chops, cover and chill for 8 to 12 hours

4. Preheat the oven to 450°f

5. Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry

6. Add the chops to the skillet turning every 2 minutes until the chops are golden brown (12 minutes (6 mins per side))

7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chops turning them every 2 minutes for a further 12 minutes

8. Remove the skillet from the oven and place over a medium heat. Add the butter and remaining thyme

9. Baste the chops repeatedly with the butter for 2 minutes.