Brined Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Brined Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water or 2 quarts apple juice; 1/3 cup kosher salt (coarse grain); 1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon thyme; 3 bay leaves; 5 whole cloves; 10 juniper berries, crushed (optional); 1 teaspoon anise seed; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed; 1 pork roast, any size

Servings: persons

2 quarts water or 2 quarts apple juice
1/3 cup kosher salt (coarse grain)
1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon thyme
3 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
10 juniper berries, crushed (optional)
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
1 pork roast, any size

1
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
3
Cool to room temperature.
4
Immerse pork roast of your choice in the cooled brine mixture, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight (up to 24 hours) turning occasionally if necessary for even brining.
5
Remove roast from brine, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels, and roast (on a rack or grill pan) according to your favorite recipe until a thermometer, inserted in the center of the roast, reads 155 degrees.
6
Allow the roast to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
7
(Roast may be coated with mustard, breadcrumbs or glaze of your choice before or during roasting, if desired.) NOTE: Smaller cuts of pork, such as pork tenderloins, may also be brined in this way- but should be immersed in the brine solution for proportionately less time, to avoid over-salting.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts water or 2 quarts apple juice, 1/3 cup kosher salt (coarse grain), 1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon thyme, and more.

Yes, Brined Pork Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brined Pork Roast

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