Brine for Pork

By JimMac

This brine goes well with heavier meats which can take on intense flavors such as brisket, pork, and perhaps this could be used with lamb as well (though I’d substitute red wine for beer)

Ingredients

• Dissolve the following ingredients in 2 cups of warm water:
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/4 cup rock or kosher salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 Tbs. rosemary, ground
• 1 Tsp. bay leaves, ground
• 1-2 Tbs. of your favorite exotic herb or flavoring (e.g. I use cardamom and powdered chocolate. Others have tried coriander, powdered lemonade, coffee, chipotle, etc)
• Add the following to the brine:
• 3 cans of beer
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Place ribs in the brine and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.