Brined and Grilled Pork Chops
Per 1 serving · 280 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein42g46% of calories
- Carbs7.8g9% of calories
- Fat18g45% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Brined and Grilled Pork Chops (280 g) has 367 calories, with 42 g of protein, 7.8 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (46% of calories). It is high in protein (83% DV), thiamine (79% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 232%, 30% and 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein83%
- Thiamine79%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Niacin83%
- Vitamin B6112%
- Vitamin B1244%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C15%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium13%
- Copper16%
- Manganese10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium232%
- Saturated fat30%
- Cholesterol46%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄³⁄₁₆ cup Water
- 🥄¾ tbsp Salt
½ tbsp Thyme
½ tbsp Brown sugar
½ tsp Black pepper
1 cloves, minced Garlic
1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw ch Pork loin center loin chop
¼ leaf Bay leaf
⅛ fruit without seeds Lemon
Directions
- 1
In a large pot or bowl, combine the water, salt, brown sugar, thyme, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and lemon; stir until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved. Refrigerate the brine until thoroughly chilled; add additional cold water as needed so there is enough liquid to fully submerge the chops.
- 2
Place the pork chops in a large zip-top bag, pour in enough cold brine to cover, seal, and set the bag in a shallow dish. Refrigerate for about 8 hours.
- 3
Remove the chops from the brine, discard the brine, and pat the meat very dry. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while you heat the grill.
- 4
Preheat a grill for two-zone cooking to medium-high (350–400°F), leaving one side unlit for indirect heat.
- 5
Lightly brush the chops with oil and season with pepper (skip extra salt if the brine was adequately seasoned).
- 6
Grill over the lit side, covered, about 4 minutes per side to develop color.
- 7
Move the chops to the unlit side and continue grilling, covered, until an instant-read thermometer in the center registers 145–150°F, about 12–16 minutes more, flipping once. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (280 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 79% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 112% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 44% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 30% |
| Choline | 112 mg | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 68 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 743 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 426 mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 68 μg | 123% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 4 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 367 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 70minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 44minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 52minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Brined and Grilled Pork Chops?
One serving of Brined and Grilled Pork Chops (1 serving) has 367 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Brined and Grilled Pork Chops high in protein?
Yes. It has 42 g of protein per serving, and 46% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Brined and Grilled Pork Chops keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Brined and Grilled Pork Chops?
5344 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Brined and Grilled Pork Chops?
4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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