Step 1

Bring the quart of water to a boil, remove it from heat.

Step 2

Add the salt, pepper, bay leaves, and garlic to the hot water and let them steep for a few minutes.

Step 3

Cool the brine by adding the 32 oz ice to the hot brine, cooling it and diluting it to an appropriate level.

Step 4

Verify that your brine is cooler than 70°F (21°C).

Step 5

Transfer the brine to a sealable container and submerge your pork chops in it. Allow them to brine overnight.

Step 6

Set up your grill for direct cooking and preheat it. You want the surface temp of the grill to be at least 425°F (218°C).

Step 7

Remove the pork chops from the brine and pat them completely dry.

Step 8

Once patted dry, apply dry rub to both sides of the chops.

Step 9

Oil your grill grate, then place the chops on the hot grill. Cook them, turning about every 90 seconds until a Thermapen inserted into the center reads about 135°F (57°C). This should take about 5–7 minutes.

Step 10

Pull from the grill and allow to rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for about 5-10 minutes.

Step 11

Serve the chops!