Buttermilk Brined Pork Chops

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From cooking light. Serving size: 1 chop. Per serving: 183 calories, 7.2 g fat, 26 g protein, 2 g carb, 0.3 g fiber, 69 mg cholesterol. Marinates overnight

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Steps

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Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large heavy duty zip-lock plastic bag.

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Shake well to dissolve salt and sugar.

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Add in pork chops.

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Seal and refrigerate overnight , turning bag occasionally.

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Remove pork from bag and throw away the brine.

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Pat pork dry with a paper towel.

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Sprinkle chops with pepper.

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Heat a large non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat.

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Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Add pork.

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Cook 3 1 / 2 minutes per side or until desired doneness.

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Ingredients

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fat-free buttermilk, kosher salt, sugar, lemon rind, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, center-cut pork chops, fresh ground black pepper