Brine time

scott edwards

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• Jun 18, 2014

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I have a very lean pork roast that I need to brine, and it weighs about 2.2 pounds.  I already have a brine recipe, I just need to know how long to brine it, so it won't be so dry.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!!!!!!!

 

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• Jun 18, 2014

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overnight works for me.. 12+ hrs .. then smoke to an IT 150ish.. enjoy....

 

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Thanks!!!!!!!!

 

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• Jun 19, 2014

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Brine time depends on thickness I'm sure you would be ok with an overnight brine, say 12 hours for a 2 pounder as JckDanls suggests..

I pull my pork loins at 140° max... then foil and rest.

Safe internal temp is 145° and you will definitely hit that with the carry over heat.

Loins can be tricky with the internal temps, especially the larger ones where the loins internal temp can vary significantly, but for a 2 pounder you should be fine.

 

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It's a pork shoulder roast, from a show hog.  I don't know why they cut it so small, when they butchered, but it was given to me, so I had no say.

 

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• Jun 20, 2014

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I think time also depends the concentration of your brine, I brine 2lb pork loins in a solution of 1 quart water 1/4 cup kosher salt and 1/4 cup sugar for 12hrs and it is perfect.

 

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I brined it, overnight, and cooked it, this afternoon.  It was really tender, and pretty juicy.

 

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Scott Edwards said:

 
I brined it, overnight, and cooked it, this afternoon.  It was really tender, and pretty juicy.

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And that brine flavor? Too much, too little?

 

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Foamheart said:

 
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And that brine flavor? Too much, too little?

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Apple juice, salt, brown sugar, and water.

 

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I used about 3 cups of apple juice, two cups of water, and about a 1/4 cup salt.