Spicy Pineapple Pork Chops

Brine

1. Put water, salt, sugar & peppercorns in a pot over medium heat, stir until the salt is melted, then kill the heat and add ice
2. When cooled, put chops in a container and cover with the brine up to 24 hours

‍Glaze

1. Combine all glaze ingredients except cornstarch and water in a small pot over medium heat and mix well
2. Let simmer 5 minutes, then stir the cornstarch and water together and stir into the glaze - let thicken then remove from heat and set aside

Cook

1. When ready to cook heat grill to medium high, lightly oil chops and season with salt & pepper
2. Put on the grill and cook about 4 minutes, then flip - once each side has good grill marks start basting with the glaze
3. Continue cooking, turning and brushing with the glaze until 140 degrees, remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving

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