Simple Pork Shoulder Brine Recipe
Simple Pork Shoulder Brine - Serve moist and delicious meat every time with this simple pork shoulder brine.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Brine Time12 hours hrs
Total Time12 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: BBQ, Grilling, Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, brine, grilling, pork butt, pork shoulder, smoked, summer
Servings: 8
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Brad Harris
- 10 C Water
- 3/4 C Kosher Salt
- 1/2 C Sugar
- 4 Rosemary Sprigs
- 2 tbsp Peppercorns
- 2 Bay leafs
- 1/2 Onion
- 6 cloves Garlic, cracked
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne
Dissolve salt, sugar in the water
10 C Water, 3/4 C Kosher Salt, 1/2 C Sugar
Add the rest of the ingredients
4 Rosemary, 2 tbsp Peppercorns, 2 Bay leafs, 1/2 Onion, 6 cloves Garlic, cracked, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1/4 tsp Cayenne
Add the meat to the brine
Fully submerge meat and refrigerate for 12-18 hours, depending on the size of the cut of meat
You can brine overnight for up to 48 hours. The longer it brines, the more flavor you introduce to the meat.
Salt is key to keeping the meat moist during smoking. Any other aromatics you add will enhance the flavor. Mix it up with your favorite flavor profiles.
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 10627mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg