Pork Brine

7 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup morton table salt (these are equilivants: 1.5 cup morton kosher salt; 2 cup diamond crystal kosher salt...member just use ONE salt type)
  • 1 cup DARK brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns (can use multi)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 tray ice cubes
  • 1 porkloin (pounds unknown)

Directions

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    {"0":"* Measure the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.","2":"* In a sealable plastic container, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and mustard powder.","4":"* Pour the hot vinegar into the container, and stir to dissolve.","6":"* Let stand for about 15 minutes to develop the flavors.","8":"* Add the ice cubes.","10":"* Quick freeze mix to bring to 40 degrees.","12":"* Add pork to the brine. (i used my injector to poke holes for faster prep)","14":"* Refrigerate for 12-24 hours.","16":"* Papertowel dry the meat.","18":"* Cook pork as desired.","19":"Bake at 350 for couple hours,","20":"Pan fry or grill for about 15 minutes over medium-high heat, turning once.","22":"(is not recommened anywhere to use a slow-cooker for any brined meat)"}

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