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Grilled Orange and Smoked Paprika Brined Pork Chops with Basil Chimichurri
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Grilled Orange and Smoked Paprika Brined Pork Chops with Basil Chimichurri

Ingredients

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Grilled Orange and Smoked Paprika Brined Pork Chops with Basil Chimichurri

Instructions

Instructions

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Combine the orange juice, brown sugar, 1/3 cup kosher salt, paprika, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes. Open up a zip-top plastic bag into a medium bowl. Add orange juice brine and ice cubes. When brine is cool, add pork chops and seal bag, pressing out air. Refrigerate 1 to 24 hours.
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Preheat a grill for high heat (450° to 550°). Drain pork chops, pat dry with paper towels, and set on a plate. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
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While grill preheats, combine 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, the basil, parsley, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Set chimichurri aside. Following the insertion guide on the Yummly Thermometer app, insert the thermometer horizontally into a pork chop until the metal is completely covered.
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Grill chops 2 minutes with the lid closed, then rotate 1/4 turn. Grill 2 minutes longer. Turn chops over (or flip when directed to by the thermometer app) and cook 2 minutes; rotate chops 1/4 turn. Grill until chops are as done as you like, 1 to 2 minutes longer for medium (145°). Transfer pork chops to a serving platter and let rest 5 minutes. Serve topped with the basil chimichurri.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Arrange chicken breasts on the parchment paper and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the juices run clear in the center (cut to test), 25-30 minutes.
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While chicken is still hot, cut or tear it in half or thirds. Transfer half of the chicken to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Turn the mixer to low and mix” until the chicken begins to shred into bite-size pieces. Remove the shredded chicken and repeat the process until all is shredded.
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Use chicken immediately, or store in 3 (3-cup) portions: Place the shredded chicken in zip-top plastic bags and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Citrus Brine Magic 🍊
    For maximum flavor penetration, use freshly zested and squeezed orange juice in the brine, ensuring the zest is finely grated to release essential oils.
  • Paprika Layering Technique 🌶️
    Toast the smoked paprika in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the brine to intensify its smoky depth and aromatic profile.
  • Chimichurri Texture Trick 🌿
    Chop herbs by hand instead of using a food processor to maintain a rustic texture and prevent bruising of delicate basil and parsley leaves.
  • Brine Time Optimization 🕰️
    For the most tender result, brine pork chops between 4-8 hours - shorter times risk under-seasoning, while longer times can make meat too salty.
  • Grill Marks Mastery 🔥
    Pat pork chops completely dry before grilling and oil the grates to ensure perfect caramelization and beautiful cross-hatch grill marks.
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