How to Brine and Grill Pork Chops

METHOD: Indirect grilling to start, followed by direct grilling

ADVANCE PREPARATION: 2 to 4 hours for brining the meat

A quarter century ago, in an effort to eat more healthily, consumers in the United States began demanding leaner cuts of pork. The industry obliged, but in the process of slashing the fat, we’ve sacrificed flavor. Grill your average pork chop and you’ll wonder how it became so dry.