Sleemans Honey Brown Brined Pork Chops & Chipotle-Lime Prawns

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Brining Time: 12 hours

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Feeds: 4-6 people

1 whole pork rack OR 8 piece 1.5 inch thick pork chops

Brine

1 bottle Sleemans Honey Brown lager

2 cups water

2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

¼ cup coarse salt

2 Tbsp. honey

¼ cup brown sugar

4 cloves garlic, smashed

1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, sliced

Rub

¼ cup paprika

2 Tbsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. cayenne seasoning

1 Tbsp. Cajun spice

¼ cup coarse salt

¼ cupbrown sugar

If buying a whole rack of pork (which is typically cheaper!), slice the chops between the bones, leaving 8 chops about 1.5 inches thick

In a bowl combine the water, beer, cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic and ginger

Place the chops in a deep pan or plastic container, deep enough to submerge the chops in the brine

Pour the brine over the chops and ensure that it is evenly coated over all of the chops

Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours, whenever you’re in the fridge give them a flip so they marinate evenly, do not leave the chops in the brine for too long, as the salt will actually begin to dry out the meat if left in too long

or the rub, combine all dry ingredients and mix until evenly distributed

Preheat the grill

Drain the brine from the chops and discard

Lightly rinse the chops to remove any excess brine and pat dry

Generously rub the chops with the rub and then place on the grill

Broil for 4-5 minutes either side, let rest for 3 minutes and then serve

For the Prawns

1 lb. 16-20(size) prawns, peeled and deveined

2 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

1 lime, juice only

1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

¼ cup canola oil

1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

1 Tbsp. garlic, minced

½ Tbsp. honey

Salt and pepper to taste

In a bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients

Pour over the prawns

Let marinade for 1 hour

Drain off the marinade and discard

Lightly season the prawns and then grill

Cook on high heat, flipping as the prawns turn color and cook draw, about 2 minutes per side