Pork with butter

6 (12 ounce) center cut closely trimmed pork chops 1 cup kosher salt 1 gallon water 10 ounces goat cheese, softened 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 finely[...]

2 pork rib chops, bone in, 8 ounces each (1 inch thick, brined if desired) salt and pepper 6 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 minced shallot 1/2 cup low sodium[...]

1/2 Tbsp. szechwan peppercorns 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns 2 x star anise 32 ounce water 1/3 c. kosher salt 1/3 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce 4 lrg ginger[...]