Benji's Pork Chops with Grapefruit Relish

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 4 boneless pork chops
• 2 grapefruits, juiced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Whisk the salt, light brown sugar, 4 cups water and orange juice in a large bowl until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add the pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Mix the garlic powder, dried oregano, ground thyme, and salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the chops from the brine, pat them very dry, and rub both sides with the spice mix.

3. For the relish, combine the grapefruit juice, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 8 minutes until slightly syrupy.

4. Stir the grapefruit sections into the relish, cook 2 minutes more, then season with salt and black pepper to taste and keep warm.

5. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the pork chops 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden and the thickest part reaches at least 145°F (63°C).

6. Transfer the chops to a plate and rest them for 3 minutes before serving.

7. Spoon the warm grapefruit relish over the pork chops and serve.