Instructions. 1  Brine the pork chops (optional): If you have time, brining the pork for even a brief period adds flavor and ensures juiciness in the finished chop. 2  Bring 1 cup of the water to a boil, add the salt and optional flavorings, and stir to dissolve the salt.dd 2 more cups of cold water to bring the temperature of the brine down to room temperature. Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the brine over top. The brine should cover the chops â if not, add additional water and salt (1 cup water to 1 tablespoon salt) until the chops are submerged.
Dried Garlic Substitutions. Garlic powder is the closest thing you'll find to granulated garlic. Both products are made from dried garlic, but have a slightly different texture. Garlic powder has a fine, flour-like texture, while granulated garlic has a slightly more grainy texture.
How to Make Granulated Garlic. Use extra fresh garlic cloves to make granulated garlic. Granulated garlic is prepared in the same way as garlic powder. The only difference between the two is that granulated garlic has a thick, cornmeal-like texture, while garlic powder is finely ground. Consisting of dried garlic cloves, homemade granulated garlic is a good way to store excess fresh garlic for later use.