Any whole pork, that is, chops, loin, will benefit from being brined before being cooked. Give it a try; it is worth the effort.
MV Sea Salt Brined Pork
2013-11-11 15:11:23
Notice I didn't mention what kind of pork to brine? Well, that's the point. Any whole pork, that is, chops, loin, will benefit from being brined before being cooked.
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Prep Time
45 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
538g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1047
Calories from Fat 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g
71%
Saturated Fat 16g
78%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 21g
Cholesterol 386mg
129%
Sodium 353mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 4g
17%
Sugars 3g
Protein 137g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
15%
Calcium
18%
Iron
37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- Pork: 1 lb
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoons fresh rosemary or half that amount if using dried
- 1 tablespoon mustard seed or, heck, use 1/2 Tbsp prepared mustard
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Timing: Best if done a at least 1/2 hour before cooking.
- Traditional Brine: Bring 4C of water* to boil. Add 1.0 oz MV Sea Salt and turn off heat. Stir to dissolve, and add additional flavorings.
- *I replace 2C or all 4C of the water with farm stand apple cider if available so as to avoid adding any other form of sugar. If not available, add 1/4C honey and 1/8C brown sugar.
- Stir in Additional Brine Ingredients
- Add rinsed and dried off pork to brine, cover and refrigerate. Let brine for at least 30 minutes. I recommend cooking the pork on the grill or oven roasting.
Martha's Vineyard Sea Salt https://www.mvseasalt.com/