Does anyone brine beef roasts?

[jesse624]

I have marinated many of my beef cuts, but just recently seen the benefits of liquid brineing pork and poultry.  So I wonder if there are any benefits in brineing beef as well.  Any comments or suggestions?  Thanks

 

[pops6927]

What kind of brining are you looking to use, one with cure or one without?  If you do one with cure you are essentially creating a basic corned beef (sans pickling spices); without cure you are enhancing the flavor profile with whatever spices and ingredients in your brine.

 

[SmokinAl]

Personally I do as little to a beef roast as possible. Prime rib especially. I don't see any benefit to brining beef. But that's just my opinion. I'm sure others will chime in.

 

[pops6927]

What kind of brining are you looking to use, one with cure or one without?  If you do one with cure you are essentially creating a basic corned beef (sans pickling spices) and modifying the chemistry of the meat itself by curing it; without cure you are enhancing the flavor profile with whatever spices and ingredients in your brine.

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[shooterrick]

Thanks for fielding this for me Pops.   As far as brining beef I don't.  I do inject my briskets with a liquid carrier for my rub to get it deep in the muscle but that is not a must either.  Good Luck and looking forward to your post in Roll Call.  In the meantime check out the free basic e-course listed on the main page of the forum.

Good Luck