Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chops
These Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chops are a great crowd pleaser. Easy to make, impressive to look at, and delicious to eat. A win for pork!
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup kosher or coarse salt
- 3tablespoons sugar
- 1tablespoon peppercorns
- 5-inch thick pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 4large, very thin slices prosciutto
- Olive oil for brushing the pork chops
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a medium sized container add the salt, sugar, and peppercorns. Add 1/2 cup of boiling or very hot water, and stir until the salt and sugar are mostly dissolved. Add another 3 cups of very cold water, maybe a few ice cubes. Place the pork chops in the brine, and let them sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.Step 3
Preheat a grill to medium high.Step 4
Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Wrap each pork chop with a piece of prosciutto, pressing so that the prosciutto seals itself.Step 5
Brush the pork chops with olive oil and grill for about 4 minute on each side until the just pink in the center, or cooed to an internal temperature of 140°F.Step 6
Let the chops sit for a minute or so before serving.