- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, water, garlic, ginger, and peppercorns in a large bowl or jug.
- Place pork chops into a shallow baking dish or a large plastic bag.
- Pour the brining liquid over pork chops, cover, and let rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- When you’re ready to cook, remove the chops from the brining liquid and pat dry. Allow the chops to come to room temperature.
- Heat your grill to medium high heat and once hot, place on the pork chops.
- Cook for 4-7 minutes on each side (depending on how thick your chop is) or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145F.
- Remove the chops from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Soy Sauce Brined Pork Chops
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
kikkoman products used:
ingredients
6 pork chops
½ cup Kikkoman® Soy Sauce
½ cup Kikkoman® Kotteri Mirin
1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
2 cups water
3 cloves of garlic, sliced
1 inch of ginger, sliced
8-10 peppercorns
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
READ THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
