Brining Meats

Pork Chops in Brine

Brine chicken, turkey, beef, or pork to add flavor and juicy tenderness. For a quick brine start with 1 quart of clean water, 1/4 cup salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, and add spices and herbs as desired. For example: chopped garlic, thyme, ground mustard, ground peppercorns, citrus rind, etc. For pork you could substitute part of the water with apple juice. Soak the meat in a covered glass container for up to 8 hours. Cook as you wish.