Kittencal'S Basic Buttermilk Brine For Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
4 large fresh garlic cloves, sliced into four pieces (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with kosher salt and sugar; whisk until no granules remain (this should take a few minutes).
Mix in lemon rind and garlic pieces.
Add in pork; toss to coat with the brine.
Refrigerate for 24 hours.
Remove the pork, then rinse well under cold water.
Proceed to cook as desired.