Apple cider vs. apple juice brine

[DinnerIsComing]

I was reading Jeff's "Smoked Pork Crown Roast" recipe (link). In the recipe, he instructs that the crown roast needs to be brined in "Apple/Honey Brine for Pork Crown Roast" and he gives that recipe as well.

My question is how does the use of apple cider vs. using apple juice make a difference in the final results?

Thanks in advance!

Peter

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Flavor and sweetness.
Apple cider is not as sweet as apple juice and hasn't been filtered to the point of losing those subtle but complex flavors like apple juice.

 

[gmc2003]

Apple cider doesn't contain sugars would be my guess.

 

[DinnerIsComing]

Apple cider doesn't contain sugars would be my guess.

You made me curious enough to go read the labels on the juice and cider that I have on hand. Believe it or not, the carbohydrate levels are about the same -- 26-28g per 8oz serving. I've always thought the same as you -- cider had considerably less sugar in it.