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Basic Pork Brine
Photo: Sam Loyd

Basic Pork Brine

5 ingredients 10 min 10 servings openrecipes
Basic Pork Brine

"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."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

55
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
14g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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