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The Ultimate Pork Chops - so tender and juicy. You can cut them with a butter knife!!! Pork chops brined overnight in water, sugar and salt. Rub in a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, dry mustard, pepper and chili powder. Seriously THE BEST!!! Everyone RAVES about these delicious grilled pork chops! #grill #grilling #pork #porkchops

The Ultimate Pork Chops

salt

sugar

water

pork chops

Tbsp paprika

garlic powder

tsp cumin

onion powder

mustard

tsp black pepper

tsp chili powder

In a large pan, combine salt, sugar and  water. Cook over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat. Add ice to cool brine to room temperature.

Place pork chops in a gallon sized resealable plastic bag; add cooled brine. Seal bag. Refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.

Remove pork chops from brine. Rinse and pat dry.

Combine ingredients for rub. Sprinkle on both sides of pork chops.

Prepare grill and cook pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145ºF.

The light, crispiness of this salad pairs perfectly with succulent spatchcock.

Brined roast spatchcock with farro and cucumber bread salad

whole spatchcocks

(125 milliliters) white wine

unsalted butter, melted

baby leeks (substitute long green shallots)

tbs extra virgin olive oil

(150 grams) sea salt flakes

(125 milliliters) runny honey

bay leaves

garlic cloves, bruised

tbs black peppercorns

rosemary

thyme and parsley stalks

lemons

pita,

farro (substitute pearl barley)

white onion, finely chopped

Lebanese cucumbers, chopped

vinegar

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

mint and basil, leaves picked, torn

Homemade Pickled Red Onions are tangy, sweet, versatile, and WAY better than the jar you get from the store. These flavorful onions instantly boost the flavor of just about any recipe, from green salads to juicy cheeseburgers!

Pickled Red Onions

onion

cinnamon (optional)

star anise (optional)

apple cider vinegar

fine sea salt

cane sugar

Pack sliced onions into a mason jar. If using, insert a cinnamon stick and 1 star anise with the onions.

Combine the water, apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar. Heat in a saucepan over medium high until boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Pour the brine mixture into the jar with the onions, being sure to completely cover. Let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Fermented garlicky green beans are probiotic and delicious. They are a quick and easy way to preserve green beans. See the sections above for 4 different flavor options.

Fermented Green Beans

lbs green beans

tsp salt

garlic

water,

Dissolve the salt in a 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of a glass jar.

Wash the green beans and trim the tops. Peel the garlic clove. If you&#8217;re using a pint jar, then beans will need to be trimmed to fit. 

Pack the jar with the beans and garlic. Add the culture (if you&#8217;re using it) and fill the jar with water, leaving 1 inch of headroom at the top of the jar.

Use a weight to make sure that the beans remain below the brine. Cap with a lid that will let CO2 escape as the ferment bubbles. See notes for details.

Place the jar somewhere dark (a kitchen cupboard is perfect) to ferment for 2-3 days. After 3 days the beans will be fermented but still crisp. Store in the refrigerator and eat within 1 month.

Fermentation can be used for long-term preservation. See the section above for information on how to adjust this recipe for storage pickles.

We just finished our summer batch of these. What a great and quick way to use up those extra beans from the garden!

wow just tried mine after following this recipe! absolutely brilliant! do you know if I could use this same method for tomatoes? many thanks Alyson

Feta is a good cheese for beginners. It involves all the steps involved in cheesemaking but doesn't require any special techniques or ripening. It is fast, affordable, and delicious!

How To Make Feta Cheese

Gallon milk (goat's milk, sheep's milk, or cow milk)

mesophilic starter

tsp of liquid rennet

filtered water

Tbsp salt (non-iodized)

Sanitize your cheesemaking tools. (Simplified option: Sanitizing is not required for fresh cheeses. However, if you plan on keeping your feta for longer than a few weeks, or have issues with mold in your home, I recommend sanitizing your equipment).

Heat the milk to 86 F (30C). Stir in culture and maintain the milk at 86 F for 1 hour. (Simplified option: Sour and flavor the milk by mixing it with 1/4 cup of cultured buttermilk. Let it sit out at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours. You want it slightly flavored, but not too sour).

After the milk has acidified, stir in calcium chloride, mixing well. Then add the rennet and mix thoroughly.

Maintain the milk at 86 F (30C) and leave it for 1 hour for the curd to set. DO NOT STIR or touch the milk while it sets the curd.

When the curd shows a clean break, use a long knife to cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. 

Cook the curds by stirring every 5 minutes for the next 1/2 hour, slowly raising the temperature to 90F (32C). (Simplified option: Give the curds a good stir. Put a lid on the pot and let the curds rest for 1/2 hour.)

Line a strainer with butter muslin and pour the curds and whey into it. I usually catch my whey in a large bowl, because it's useful and delicious! Either pack the drained curds into a feta mold or hang the curd in the butter muslin. (See the section above for photos and details of each of these options).

Allow the curds to drain for 8-12 hours. If you are using a mold, flip the cheese at least twice to ensure even drainage.

Prepare the brine ahead of time to make sure that all the salt has dissolved.

After the cheese has finished draining, unwrap it from the butter muslin and place it in the brine. Store it in the refrigerator and allow it to ripen for at least 5 days before serving.

This is great! I love feta on all salads, not just Greek salad.

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