All Purpose Mild Brine For Poultry And Pork Recipe

Unlock unbelievably juicy and flavorful chicken, turkey, and pork with this simple yet sensational mild brine! Perfect for grilling, this recipe ensures your meat stays incredibly moist and tender. Say goodbye to dry poultry and pork forever!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 97.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (43 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All Purpose Mild Brine For Poultry And Pork

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How to Make All Purpose Mild Brine For Poultry And Pork

  1. In a large bowl or container, dissolve 1/2 cup kosher salt and 1/4 cup granulated sugar into 1 gallon of ice-cold water. Stir until completely dissolved.
  2. Submerge your poultry or pork (chicken, turkey, or pork) in the brine solution. Ensure the meat is fully immersed.
  3. Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes per pound of meat, up to a maximum of 8 hours. (Do not exceed 8 hours). For best results brine for 1 hour per pound.
  4. Remove meat from brine and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels before cooking. Discard brine.
  5. Grill, bake, or roast as desired. Note: Brining will not work effectively if the meat is frozen.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1180 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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