Pork Brine
Pork brine is a fantastic way to add more flavor and juiciness to your dinner. Flavored with herbs, honey, salt, and loads of garlic, you just can't beat it.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
- 12 bay leaves
- 3 large rosemary sprigs
- 1/2 bunch thyme
- 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup garlic cloves, crushed, skin left on
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
- 1 cup kosher salt, preferably Diamond Crystal
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Heat for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely. Chill before using.
Notes
The brine can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 14163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g