Charcoal-Grilled Pork Chops

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2002, America's Test Kitchen TV

Is it possible to grill thick-cut pork chops that are seared and crispy on the outside and juicy and perfectly cooked inside? Yes, but it all starts with buying the right chop.

SERVES 4

TIME 1 hour, plus 1 hour brining

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

During our testing, we discovered a few simple secrets to the juiciest, most flavorful pork chops recipe: Choose tender and flavorful bone-in rib loin or center-cut loin chops and brine them to pump up their flavor and lock in their moistur...

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