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In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.

______,(To inject chops, fill the syringe with liquid, insert about 2 inches into the side of each chop and inject.),Remove the chops from the brine and dry with paper towels.,Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.,Add the chops and sear until browned, about 1 minute per side.,Reduce the heat to medium and add water to a depth of about 1/4 inch.,Cover the pan and cook 7 minutes, adjusting the heat so the water simmers steadily, adding water as needed.,Turn the chops and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 to160 degrees, 5 to 7 minutes.,Remove from the pan, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Output:
Soak the chops in brine or inject with hot-pepper liquid 1 to 24 hours before cooking.