Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 6 1- to 1 1/4-inch-thick center-cut bone-in pork chops
• 3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
• 7 large garlic cloves
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 3 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • 2 cups dark lager beer
  • ¼ cup coarse salt

Combine 2 cups water, beer, 1/4 cup coarse salt, sugar, and molasses in large bowl. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in ice. Place pork chops in large resealable plastic bag. Pour beer brine over pork chops; seal bag. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag occasionally. Prepare barbecue (medium...

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