Best Easy Pork Brine Recipes

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BASIC PORK BRINE



Basic Pork Brine image

I use this brine for all pork cuts that I grill. It adds a subtle flavor to the meat without being too salty. The pork cooks up tender, moist and delicious every time.

Provided by JulieG

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water, more if needed
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, gently crushed
3 slices fresh ginger, gently crushed

Steps:

  • Mix water, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1159.8 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

PORK BRINE



Pork Brine image

This is a marinade for any cut of pork you may be having. It makes it so juicy you'll ask when you're having pork again!

Provided by shasty

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tray ice cubes
2 pounds boneless pork chops

Steps:

  • Measure the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a sealable plastic container, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and mustard powder.
  • Pour the hot vinegar into the container, and stir to dissolve. Let stand for about 10 minutes to develop the flavors, then add the ice cubes. Cover and shake, or stir until melted. Remove the lid and add pork chops to the brine. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Cook pork chops as desired. Pan fry or grill for about 15 minutes over medium-high heat, turning once. They will be juicy and moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 99.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

EASY PORK BRINE



Easy Pork Brine image

Tangy and sweet, and a very quick fixture to flavor, without much time! Once you have stirred water into the mixture, add pork chops. Let pork chops sit in the brine in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before cooking.

Provided by camgurlof1990

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup salt
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups water, or as needed to cover

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Pour in cider vinegar; stir until sugar and salt have dissolved. Add water; stir until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

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