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Simple Pork Shoulder Brine
Simple Pork Shoulder Brine - Serve moist and delicious meat every time with this simple pork shoulder brine.
Prep Time
5
mins
Brine Time
12
hrs
Course:
BBQ, Grilling, Main
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
barbecue, brine, grilling, pork butt, pork shoulder, smoked, summer
Author:
Don't Sweat The Recipe
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Dissolve salt, sugar in the water
Add the rest of the ingredients
Add the meat to the brine
Fully submerge meat and refrigerate for 12-18 hours, depending on the size of the cut of meat