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Simple Pork Shoulder Brine ingredients on a cutting board.
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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
Cook Time0 minutes
Brine Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 5 minutes
Course: BBQ, Grilling, Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, brine, grilling, pork butt, pork shoulder, smoked, summer
Servings: 8
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Brad Harris

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
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Instructions

  • 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

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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