BASIC PORK BRINE
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
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
ALTON BROWN'S 2-HOUR MUSTARD BRINE FOR PORK CHOPS OR ROAST
This is a recipe from Alton Brown on the food network, the regular recipe stated 1 cup salt but I cut it down to 3/4 cup you could even reduce the salt down to 1/2 cup but go ahead and use the 1 cup if you wish, remember kosher salt ONLY or you will not be able to eat the chops, and only brine the pork for 2 hours, NO MORE than that! You can use less than 5 large thick-cut pork chops or you might be able to fit more pork chops than five, just make certain that the meat is completely covered with the brine though.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 5 pork chops
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large plastic container with a lid, put the salt, Brown Sugar, peppercorns and mustard powder; add in the HOT vinegar and swirl to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.
- Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes at room temperature to develop flavor.
- Add in the ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice.
- Add in the pork chops, making certain that the meat is completely covered with the brine.
- Cover with lid and refrigerate for 2 hours (NO MORE than 2 hours!).
- Rinse the pork well under cold water before cooking.
- Cook as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 17105.9, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 43.2, Protein 41.8
ALL-PURPOSE MILD BRINE FOR POULTRY AND PORK
This is a simple all-purpose mild brine for chicken, turkey and pork. It is fabulous used when grilling chicken pieces. The meat will never be dry.
Provided by Kirstin in the Couv
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 5m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix cold water, salt and sugar and stir to dissolve.
- In a non-reactive container, immerse food in brine, seal and refrigerate.
- Use 1 quart of brine per pound of meat, not to exceed 2 gallons.
- Brine for 1 hour per pound (when brining multiple items, time is based on weight of a single item), but not less than 30 minutes or more than 8 hours.
- WILL NOT WORK IF MEAT IS FROZEN.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5, Sodium 28322, Carbohydrate 25.2, Sugar 25.1
BRINE-CURED PORK
Adapted from Chez Panisse Café Cookbook, by Alice Waters and found at thesplendidtable.com. This is fantastic and really makes meat juicy and subtly-spiced/flavoured. It acts as a marinade and a cure at the same time, producing pork a bit like a mild ham. A pork loin or shoulder will need to sit in brine, completely submerged, for about 5 days; large chops will be ready in 2 or 3. Cooking time is not realistically reflected in this recipe as it depends on what you are cooking (whole loin or chops). Cooking times are indicated in instructions, though.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put 2 1/2 gallons cold water in a large, nonreactive container that will hold the meat and brine. Stir in the salt and sugar. Slightly crush and add the bay leaves, peppercorns, clove, allspice, and chili peppers. Add the garlic and thyme. Add the pork and put a plate on top to keep the meat submerged. Refrigerate for 5 days or more.
- Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry. Roast pork loin for about 1 hour, grill over a medium fire, or slice into very thin chops and brown them in a cast-iron pan. They will cook very quickly, about 1 minute per side. Finish with a good fistful of chopped parsley and garlic if you wish. A brined shoulder is good boiled or braised, and is delicious to add to cooked beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.6, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 18976.4, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 45
PORK BRINE
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
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
JAMAICAN JERK BRINE FOR CHICKEN, PORK ....
Kosher salt, which is preferred due to it's lack of impurities if using table salt use 1/2 the amount.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 12h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve salt and sugar in hot water add remaining ingredients and 2 cups of ice cubes to cool it. Place a 4 pound cleaned and dried chicken in a freezer zip lock bag pour brine over chicken and top with water to cover. Close bag trying to remove as much air as possible. Brine in refrigerator overnight 8-12 hours. If not ready to cook remove from brine rinse well and place back in the refrigerator till ready to cook.
- Proceed with cooking method you desire.
- Roast, Grill, Rotisserie cooking to internal temperature of 175.
- Let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.7, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 28500.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.4, Protein 50.4
EASY PORK BRINE
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
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
PORK LOIN BRINE
Steps:
- 1.Combine the brown sugar and salt in the water and bring to a boil. 2.Stir until dissolved and then add the rest of the brine ingredients. 3.Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. 4.Turn off the heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature. 5.Once the solution has completely cooled (we don't want to start cooking the meat!), add the pork loin roast and brine solution to a Ziplock type bag. Seal and squeeze out as much air as possible. 6.Put the sealed bag with the now brining pork roast into a pot or large bowl, one that can hold all of the liquid in case something happens to the bag (speaking from experience here!). Place the bowl containing the brining meat into a refrigerator for at least 12 hours, up to 24 hours.
HOW TO "DRY-BRINE" PORK CHOPS
Seeing the juicy pork chops in my friend Jennifer Yu's blog post (Use Real Butter) inspired this recipe, which features one of my favorite getting-meat-ready-for-the-grill techniques of all time. If you can call sprinkling salt on pork chops a technique. As long as you don't horribly overcook your meat, this 'dry-brine' technique will produce the juiciest and most flavorful pork chops you've ever had.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl to make the dry brine. Generously apply mixture to both sides of pork chops. Transfer chops to a rack on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered 18 to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium or medium-high heat. Brush pork chops on each side with a few drops of vegetable oil.
- Grill chops until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F (60 degrees C), turning to evenly brown on each side. Transfer to platter and allow to rest 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2936.6 mg
CHEZ PANISSE BRINE FOR PORK, CHICKEN AND TURKEY
This is a recipe I got from my brother. I haven't tried it yet, but he absolutely raved about it. Preparation time does not include brining time. Author's notes: Leave it to Alice Waters and her crew at Chez Panisse to come up with a recipe that's so simple and so brilliant it brings out the best in chicken, pork, or turkey. They've created a brine with sugar, salt, and just a few seasonings that infuse loads of flavor into the meats. To test how well the brine worked, I cooked two chickens side by side. One had been soaked in the brine for 24 hours, the other was simply roasted. Both cavities were filled with Italian parsley, preserved lemons, and onions, and cooked in a 400-degree oven. The difference was remarkable. While the regular roasted chicken had a deeper, richer skin color, the brined chicken was plump and juicy, albeit a little anemic in color. But the flavor was amazing and it was the moistest chicken I can ever remember eating. The next day I warmed the leftovers and the regular chicken was even drier and had that typical day-old taste, but the brined chicken still tasted moist and fresh. To achieve the browned skin you'll have to leave the chicken in the oven a little longer, but the meat will still be moist. We also tried a pork roast, brined for three days, and it came out fabulous, too. The leftovers were particularly good for sandwiches the next day. The recipe makes enough brine for a large turkey. If brining only one chicken or a pork roast, cut the recipe in half. Source: The Secrets of Success Cookbook by Michael Bauer
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 5m
Yield 1 batch of brine
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the water in a large pot that can easily hold the liquid and the meat you intend to brine. Add all the ingredients and stir for a minute or so until the sugar and salt dissolve. Refrigerate poultry in the brine for 24 hours; pork for 3 days. If the meat floats to the top, use a plate or other weight to keep it completely submerged in the brine.
- To cook chicken: Stuff the cavity with onions, lemon wedges, and herbs such as thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Rub the skin with oil to help browning. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. (Salt isn't needed because of the brine.) Cook uncovered in a 400-degree oven until done, about 1 hour and 15 minutes for a 3 1/2- to 4 pound chicken.
- To cook turkey: Stuff the cavity with lemons, herbs, and onions, if desired. Rub the skin with oil and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. Cook uncovered in a 400-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh registers at least 165 degrees.
- To cook a boneless pork roast: Sprinkle the roast with pepper and herbs such as sage, thyme, or tarragon, if desired. Roast uncovered in a 400-degree oven for about 12 to 15 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 160 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 226638, Carbohydrate 210, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 199.9, Protein 1.9
PORK OR POULTRY BRINE
A perfect brine recipe for large amounts of meat such as pork butt or shoulder, several racks of pork ribs, chicken, or turkey.
Provided by Anthony Henderson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water to about 3/4-full; add carrots, celery, onions, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon slices, bell pepper, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
- Let the brine cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating to chill completely, at least 1 hour more.
- Strain brine into a separate food-safe container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6853.8 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
BRINE-CURED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the brine, dissolve the salt and sugar in 1 gallon of warm water in a large bowl. In a mortar, slightly crush juniper and allspice berries and the peppercorns along with the bay leaves and herbs; add to the brine. When the brine is cool, add pork chops and completely submerge, putting weights on top of a plate if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 2 days and up to 3 days.
- To prepare the chops, remove from the brine about 2 hours before cooking and dry with paper towels. Rub them with a bit of olive oil and pepper. (You may also perfume the meat at this point with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, placed on top of and beneath the chops). Allow the chops to come to room temperature.
- Grill the chops (partly covered if possible to control flaming) over medium-hot coals about 5 to 7 minutes a side, or fry 3 at a time in 2 preheated heavy-bottomed skillets over medium-high heat. Place them on a warm platter and cover loosely with foil. Allow them to rest about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 502, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CLASSIC BRINE FOR POULTRY, SHELLFISH AND PORK
Use this standard brining solution to ensure tasty, juicy meats all the time. Brine solutions vary according to the chef's preference and they are often infused with herbs and spices, the flavors of which wind up being transferred to the meat during brining. This is from Big Daddy's grilling on line.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and add the salt and sugar and allow both to completely dissolve. If you are going to add herbs or seasonings add them now so the hot water will cause them to release their essence. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place the meat (except for whole birds) into a one-gallon zip-lock bag. Add the cooled brine and press baggie to remove excess air and seal. Place in fridge for recommended time.
- Use 1 quart of brine solution per pound of food, not to exceed 2 gallons of brine. Brine for 1 hour per pound, but not for less than 30 minutes or for more than 8 hours.
- HOW LONG TO BRINE.
- The thickness of the muscle, the strength of the brine.
- and your own taste determine how long to brine an item. For a moderately strong brine (1 cup salt to 1 gallon water), the following brining times are rough guidelines. If you aren't ready to cook at the end of the brining time, remove the meat from the brine, but keep the meat refrigerated.
- Shrimp: 30 minutes.
- Whole chicken (4 pounds): 8 to 12 hours.
- Chicken parts: 1 1/2 hours.
- Cornish game hens: 2 hours.
- Turkey (12 to 14 pounds): 24 hours.
- Pork chops (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch thick): 1 to 2 days.
- Whole pork tenderloin: 12 hours.
- Whole pork loin: 4 hours.
BASIC BRINE FOR CHICKEN, TURKEY, PORK
Brining Meats make is very! juicey and tender everytime. I always !!!! brine my chicken,ribs and turkey. full of flavor because with brining you can add different herbs and spices for more flavor. When putting your meat in the brine make sure the meat is submerge all the way in brine if not !!! add more water and put a plate on...
Provided by Josephine Quick
Categories Marinades
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. bring mix to boil and allow to cool to room temp.
- 2. you can do your own other ingredients like, maple syrup, garlic, onion, allspice,ginger, or spices you like can be used.
- 3. TIME FOR FOOD TO BE LEFT IN BRINE: shrimp 30 minutes whole chicken 8-12 hours chicken parts 5 hours chicken breast up to 8 hours Whole turkey 24 hours pork chops 12-24 hours whole pork loins 2 to 4 days
- 4. after brining rinsh meat off. NO NEED TO SALT YOUR MEAT!!!!!!!!
BRINE-CURED PORK KABOBS WITH JALAPENOS AND PINEAPPLE
These delicious kabobs combine cubes of brine-cured pork with pineapple chunks and hot peppers. Brine-curing the pork makes it soft, tender, and juicy. The pork is cut into small pieces so it only needs to be cured for four hours.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and garlic in a nonreactive bowl. Add pork, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, and set aside.
- Thread 4 cubes of pork, alternating with pineapple chunks and pepper halves, onto 8 skewers. Brush with glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with remaining glaze and olive oil to prevent sticking as necessary, until pork is cooked through but juicy in the center, about 12 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Pineapples and peppers should be soft and charred. Serve with choice of condiments.
BRINE-CURED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients except the water, pork chops and olive oil in a large glass, ceramic or plastic container. Add the boiling water and stir to completely dissolve the sugar and salt. Stir in the cold water to cool the brine.
- Lay the chops out in 1 layer in a large nonreactive pan and completely cover them with the brine. If a chop floats to the surface, weigh it down with a plate. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, depending on how much flavor you want the meat to acquire. (If the chops must be stacked, change their positions in the brine often.)
- Heat a grill or broiler. Drain the pork chops, discarding the brine, and pat dry with paper towels. Brush the chops with the oil and grill or broil for 5 to 6 minutes per side. Put the chops on a rack in a pan to catch the drippings and loosely cover with foil. Set aside in a warm place for 6 to 8 minutes and serve.
MAPLE BRINE FOR GRILLED PORK CHOPS OR PORK ROASTS
Brining pork is a way of improving texture and flavor, since brining meat causes meat to absorb liquid, a seasoned brining liquid makes a for a much juicier and tastier cut of pork. This is a brine I have used in the past when I grill thick-cut pork chops, I really believe that you will never go without brining your chops again after you have tasted this. I have also used this same brine on my pork roasts when I rotisserie them on the outdoor grill. Plan ahead the chops or roast need to brine for a minimum of 10 hours, but no longer than 10 hours, they will start to take on the texture and flavor of a ham, brine your meat early in the morning to grill in the evening, I have even brined for 5 hours and the pork was till moist, remember Kosher salt only, regular coarse salt will create an overpowdering salty taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 10h
Yield 10 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all the brine ingredients together in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn off heat and stir the brine well with a spoon to insure the sugar, salt and maple syrup has dissolved.
- Let the brine cool, then place brine in a large glass dish or bowl.
- Add in pork chops (making certain that all the chops are covered completely with brine).
- Cover and refrigerate for NO MORE than 10 hours.
- Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry without rinsing.
- Season the pork with pepper ONLY (do not season with salt they are salty enough from the brine!).
- Grill as desired.
BRINE FOR PORK, CHICKEN, AND TURKEY
From Chef Alice Waters. This makes for some crazy good, moist meat. If brining only one chicken or a pork roast, cut the recipe in half, if doing turkey...use the whole batch!
Provided by loveleesmile
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 6-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the water in a large pot that can easily hold the liquid and the meat you intend to brine.
- Add all the ingredients and stir for a minute or so until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Refrigerate poultry in the brine for 24 hours; pork for 3 days. If the meat floats to the top, use a plate or other weight to keep it completely submerged in the brine.
- To cook chicken: Stuff the cavity with onions, lemon wedges, and herbs such as thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Rub the skin with oil to help browning. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. (Salt isn't needed because of the brine.) Cook uncovered in a 400-degree oven until done, about 1 hour and 15 minutes for a 3-1/2 to 4-pound chicken.
- To cook turkey: Stuff the cavity with lemons, herbs, and onions, if desired. Rub the skin with oil and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. Cook uncovered in a 400-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the thigh registers at least 165 degrees.
- To cook a boneless pork roast: Sprinkle the roast with pepper and herbs such as sage, thyme, or tarragon, if desired. Roast uncovered in a 400-degree oven for about 12 to 15 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 150 to 160 degrees.
KITTENCAL'S BASIC BUTTERMILK BRINE FOR PORK CHOPS
This is not for anyone on a salt restricted diet, I have left the garlic as optional if you are a garlic lover then add in --- this brine is enough for 4 large pork chops or 1 pork tenderloin, for a larger amount of pork chops prepare ingredients listed but in two separate bowls, do not double into one bowl --- kosher salt only for this, feel free to add in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time P1D
Yield 2 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the buttermilk with kosher salt and sugar; whisk until no granules remain (this should take a few minutes).
- Mix in lemon rind and garlic pieces.
- Add in pork; toss to coat with the brine.
- Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Remove the pork, then rinse well under cold water.
- Proceed to cook as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 7234, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 24.4, Protein 8.2
BRINE-CURED PORK KABOBS WITH JALAPEñOS AND PINEAPPLE
Steps:
- Combine the water, sugar, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice, and garlic in a nonreactive bowl. Add the pork, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain, and set aside.
- Thread 4 cubes of pork, alternating with pineapple chunks and pepper halves, onto 8 skewers. Brush with glaze, and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the skewers, off direct heat, on a hot grill. Grill, rotating the skewers and brushing with remaining glaze and olive oil to prevent sticking as necessary, until the pork is cooked through but juicy in the center, about 12 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill. The pineapples and peppers should be soft and charred.
- Spicy Molasses Glaze
- Whisk the molasses, garlic, chiles, ginger, red pepper flakes, and oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Keep sealed at room temperature up to 1 week.
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