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READY IN 10 mins

Basic Pork Brine

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"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." — JulieG

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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Cook's Note:
Place pork atop the garlic and ginger within the brine. Let sit in refrigerator for up to 8 hours; grill as usual.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.

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Sep 16, 2012

great flavor, I did add half of a onion.will use recipe again.thanks

—moose

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Nutrition

Calories
85 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
22 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
1160 mg
46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Basic Pork Brine

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 85
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1160mg 46 %
** Potassium 36mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0.1g < 1 %
Sugars 21.4g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.