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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.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Heat for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt.
- 2
Remove from the heat and cool completely. Chill before using.