Pork Chops

Unknown

I am gonna cook some chops tonight. They are about 1.25 inches thick . I plan on rubbing them with JJ's rub and cooking at 350 or so direct heat until internal temp is 160. Does this sound right?

Nature Boy

KR,
If you are going by internal temp, I would not go over 150. I usually pull at 145 for ultimate moistness. 160 will almost certainly be on the dry side. Your plan sounds fine otherwise! They can also be cooked like steaks....hot and fast sear, and dwell to 145 internal.[p]Have a blast.
NB

Zip

Nature Boy,[p]A simple brine for about one and a half hours would be the only thing different that I'd do.[p]zip

Nature Boy

Zip,
That works very nicely. I have used Spice Cooks brine several times. It is almost necessary on those super-lean loin chops. Man those loin chops can be lean.[p]The fattier bone-in chops seem to do well without the brine. I did some loin chops the other day without the brine, and it was pretty uneventful.[p]Cheers to you!
NB

Unknown

Zip,
If I decide to brine. What is your recommended brine mixture
?[p]KR

Zip

KR,
I like it simple. Try 1/4 cup kosher salt and two tablespoons sugar to each quart of water. You can add spices, but I like to spice the exterior to get a good crust.[p]Zip