All-Purpose Pork Brine

Name: All-Purpose Pork Brine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 2 bay leaves; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 2 cups Ice cubes; 2 lbs double thick boneless loin end pork chops

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Brine
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
505 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

All-Purpose Pork Brine

Sarah Armstrong

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My 4 hour pork brine guarantees flavorful and juicy chops every time. Create a perfect mix of herbs and spices to take your meat to the next level!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns green, white, red, black
1 tablespoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp lime juice
2 cups apple cider vinegar heated
2 cups Ice cubes
2 lbs double thick boneless loin end pork chops excess fat removed

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Instructions

In a bowl or container mix the kosher salt, brown sugar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, mustard powder and bay leaves.
Juice the citrus and and mix with the vinegar. Heat for 2 minutes in a microwave or on the stove top until it begins to simmer. Add the vinegar citrus mixture to the spices and swirl to dissolve salt and sugar. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add ice cubes and stir to melt most of the ice.
Add pork, making sure to cover with brine. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours (overnight).
When ready to grill, rinse the pork chops, score each side slightly and grill as you like to desired doneness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 7203mg (300%) Potassium 1058mg (30%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 33IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	505kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	33g	11%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	152mg	51%
Sodium	7203mg	300%
Potassium	1058mg	23%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	28g	56%
Vitamin A	33IU	1%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	82mg	8%
Iron	2mg	11%