Apple Brine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart water
1 quart apple juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced in half and seeded
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Preparation

Dump all the ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 15 minutes. Strain the brine into a bowl, cool to room temperature, and then chill completely in the fridge before using.
Add chops to the brine and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours. Pull them out and dry them off before grilling, or using in a recipe.
Makes enough for 4-6 pounds of pork.