Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut pork chops (bone in 1/2 in. thick)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind (grated)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Combine water, sugar, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar and salt dissolve. Pour water mixture into a large zip-lock plastice bag. Add the tarragon, lemon rind and juice. Add the pork chops to bag and marinate in refrigerator for 2-4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill about 20 minutes before taking pork out of refrigerator.
  • Spray grill with non-stick olive oil cooking spray.
  • Remove pork chops from bag and discard the remaining marinade. Sprinkle evenly with pepper.
  • Place pork on grill and grill for 3 minutes on each side until desired degree of doneness.