For the first Spoon I was to come up with something affordable and delicious for people to serve to their guests. I came across this recipe in a Tyler Florence cookbook and admit that it was kinda like a shirt or pair of shoes I keep thinking about. If I keep thinking about it, it'll probably be a good investment. Well, this recipe turned out to be all I thought it would be...


Step 1: Brine the chops around 2 1/2 hrs before you plan on eating them. You're going to brine them for no more than 2 hrs then they'll be in the oven for 30 min. On we go...In a gallon zip lock back mix a whole lot of water (what the bag can hold or a gallon), 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup sea salt- or if you have table salt use 1/2, 1 cup apple juice concentrate- thawed, 2 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 1/2 t. whole black peppercorns. Put 4 bone in 1 lb. each pork chops in the whisked solution. make sure the sugar and salt dissolve into the water solution... Cover and stick in fridge.

Take the pork chops out of the fridge- pat dry with a towel. heat some evoo in a skillet and after seasoning each chop with salt and pepper, saute on each side about 4 min. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350 for 30 min or until internal temperature is about 140/145. No one likes a dry pork chop so watch this step!