Beer Braised Pork Chops Recipe - Easy, Tender and Juicy!

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic beer maintains some flavor without alcohol.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

Make the brine by adding water, cane sugar, salt, and thyme to a pot; heat until dissolved.

Cool the brine down with ice cubes.

Brine the pork chops for 2 to 12 hours.

Remove pork chops from brine and pat dry; season with salt and pepper.

Coat pork chops in flour and shake off excess.

Heat a pan and add butter and cooking oil.

Sear pork chops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned; do not overcrowd the pan.

Remove pork chops from the pan and add more butter and sliced onions; cook until softened.

Add dark beer to de-glaze the pan, scraping up brown bits, and season with salt and pepper.

Add more beer to the pan and return pork chops; cover with a lid or aluminum foil.

Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove pork chops and thicken the sauce with a slurry of starch and water; add mustard if possible.

Plate mashed potatoes and pork chops, then add gravy on top.

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