Simple Brine Recipe for Perfectly Smoked Meat
Simple brine recipe to enhance flavor and juiciness of smoked meat with easy ingredients and steps.
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Learn how to make a simple brine for perfectly smoked meat with this easy step-by-step recipe. Enhance flavor and juiciness every time.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
12h
Total time
12h 15m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
12h
Total time
12h 15m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 500 ml water
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns whole
- 2 piece garlic clove crushed
- 1 piece bay leaf dried
Origins USA
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 500 ml cold water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt.
- Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.
- Add 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns to the mixture.
- Crush 2 garlic cloves lightly and add them to the brine.
- Add 1 dried bay leaf to the bowl.
- Stir the brine well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Place the meat fully submerged in the brine solution.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours depending on meat size.
- After brining, remove the meat and pat dry with paper towels before smoking.
Tips
- Use cold water to ensure salt and sugar dissolve properly.
- Do not skip patting meat dry before smoking to get a good crust.
- Adjust brine time based on meat thickness for best results.
Serving Suggestions
- smoked vegetables
- coleslaw
- cornbread
This simple brine recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful smoked meat every time. Perfect for your next barbecue or special meal.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 0
- Sodium (g): 800
- Sugar (g): 10
- Fat (g): 0
- Carbohydrates (g): 12
- Protein (g): 0
- Calories: 50
- Cholesterol (g): 0
- Saturated Fat (g): 0
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