A perfect brine recipe for large amounts of meat such as pork butt or shoulder, several racks of pork ribs, chicken, or turkey.
Ingredients
- water, as needed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 small onions, sliced
- 1 ½ cups kosher salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water to about 3/4-full; add carrots, celery, onions, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon slices, bell pepper, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Let the brine cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating to chill completely, at least 1 hour more.
Step 3
Strain brine into a separate food-safe container.
Tips
Cook's Notes:
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 55 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Sodium6854mg | 298% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C17mg | 84% |
Calcium32mg | 2% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium111mg | 2% |
*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.
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