REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME SQUEEZING INTO A
HALF-SIZE FRIDGE IN A POSTAGE STAMP KITCHEN?
TIME TO BRINE FOUR NICE BONE-IN PORK CHOPS?
DIRECTIONS: USE 1 TSP OF WHOLE SPICES, A CRUMBLE OF BAY LEAF AND A FLAKE OF CHILE
(ONLY IF YOU WANT THE HEAT). HEAT GENTLY IN
1 CUP OF WATER SHY OF BOILING, THEN LET IT STEEP FOR TEN MINUTES OR SO. MIX IN WITH:
4 MORE CUPS OF WATER
6 TABLESPOONS OF SUGAR
3 TABLESPOONS KOSHER SALT
WAIT UNTIL THE POOL IS TEPID AND EVERYONE IN.
BATHE FOR 2 DAYS IN THE FRIDGE, RINSE WELL AND PAT DRY BEFORE COOKING (GRILL, PAN FRY AT MODERATE HEAT TO KEEP SUGAR FROM BURNING).
