Ingredients
- Brine, recipe follows
- 4 double-cut pork chops, approximately 2 inches thick (about 12 to 14 ounces)
- Light olive oil, for brushing
- 8 cups water, for boiling
- Peach bourbon BBQ sauce, recipe follows
- Special equipment: stovetop smoker or Weber kettle grill
Directions
Once the brine has cooled completely, add the chops and allow to soak for at least 6 but no more than 12 hours. Remove chops from brine just before smoking.
Smoke pork until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F, or about 1 to 2 hours
Keep grill temperature at approximately 200 to 250 degrees F or pork will overcook. Smoke chops until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. After desired internal temperature is reached, brush chops lightly with oil and grill over hot coals for 1 1/2 minutes; rotate 1/4 turn clockwise and grill 1 minute more to create attractive grill marks. Flip chop and repeat grilling method; the prettier side is the top.
Chops should ultimately reach an internal temperature of 150 to 160 degrees F. If necessary, place chops in 375 degree F oven after grilling to finish cooking. For an extra fancy presentation, pull the pork off the bone, slice into 1/4-inch strips and fan out on the plate.
Brush grilled chops with melted butter and let rest 2 minutes before serving. Place each chop on the plate on a serving plate. Serve with peach bourbon bbq sauce.
Serving suggestion: Try adding a starch as an accompaniment: mashed potatoes, stewed white beans, or even steamed brown rice
Brine:
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, cut in 1/2
In a nonreactive, stainless steel 8-quart saucepan, bring all brine ingredients to a boil and stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Transfer to a 1-gallon plastic or stainless steel container and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen peaches
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sweat for several minutes until soft. Add peaches, bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken stock. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thick. Add whiskey, return to simmer, cook for 5 more minutes and remove from the heat. Adjust seasoning and sweetness. Puree mixture with immersion blender or food processor until smooth and thick.
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By macfoodie
Cerritos, CA
on October 12, 2009
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The chops are marvelous and the peach bbq sauce is tasty; however, the sauce competes with the flavor of the chops rather than complement it. Next time, I will not serve the two together. The five-star rating is because the chops are so-o-o good.
By Chef 896787
on August 22, 2008
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I love this sauce. I've tried it on several cuts of pork and it is delicious. You will not be disappointed with this recipe. It is definately a keeper.
By jmorsetx_8250164
Houston, TX
on July 28, 2008
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I tried this recipe because it looked so great on the show and it's fabulous! The peach bourbon bbq sauce is delish. I used fresh peaches because they're in season right now and the sweetness of the sauce pairs perfectly with the pork. One thing I changed was to cut back on the sugar because the fresh peaches were very sweet on their own.
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