Name: Herb Brined and Crusted Thick Cut Pork Chops (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick cut (1-inch or thicker) bone-in pork chops; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed); 2 tbsp minced parsley; 2 tbsp minced chives; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Prepared mustard or mayonnaise; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Orange slices, for garnishing; 4 cups water, divided; 4 tbsp kosher salt (or 2 tbsp table salt); 3 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 1-inch wide strip of orange peel