Step 1

Combine Brine Ingredients: In a large bowl dissolve salt with water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate the pork chops 2 to 4 hours. Any longer and they will be too salty.

Step 2

Rinse and Dry: Remove chops from brine; rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. If you’re not cooking right away you can refrigerate them covered at this point until ready to cook.

Step 3

When ready to grill: Spray both sides of chops with oil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix rub ingredients; rub over both sides of the pork chops. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes while you preheat the grill.

Step 5

Preheat the Grill: Meanwhile, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Grill: Oil the grates then grill the chops until they release easily from the grates and are cooked to medium, 155 to 160 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 7

Transfer the chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.