Pork Loin Brine

[Bigtank]

I have a question about brining a pork loin. Most recipes I find say to brine it for 4 to 8 hours. My question is will it hurt to leave it in the brine a little longer say 12 to 14 hours?

 

[Brokenhandle]

I would say no. What are you using for a brine? Only difference would be if maybe using something like pineapple juice... which could affect the meat

Ryan

 

[Bigtank]

I would say no. What are you using for a brine? Only difference would be if maybe using something like pineapple juice... which could affect the meat

Ryan

1 Qt water 3 tbls kosher salt 3 tbls sugar and some garlic & herbs.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Should be good to go with that. Sounds tasty... been too long since I've done a pork loin.

Ryan

 

[gmc2003]

I don't brine pork or tender loins. A dry rub before it hits the smoke is all that I need. Just make sure you pull it off around 138 to 140. Cover it and let the carryover bring up to 145*.

Chris

 

[Bigtank]

A friend raises heritage breed hogs the old-fashioned way, free range, no GMO feeds with apple juice etc. This loin is from a pig we got from him,

 

[chopsaw]

Should be good . I'd be interested in some cut shots when the time comes . Is it the whole loin ?

 

[Bigtank]

Should be good . I'd be interested in some cut shots when the time comes . Is it the whole loin ?

It's a piece about 14" long. Usually, it's just me and the Mrs. so I had him split the loins.

 

[chopsaw]

It's a piece about 14" long. Usually, it's just me and the Mrs. so I had him split the loins.

Just asking because that smaller end has the light and dark meat in it . I split them too , just wondering what you had . I'll be watching .

 

[Bigtank]

Just asking because that smaller end has the light and dark meat in it . I split them too , just wondering what you had . I'll be watching .

I will try to remember to take pics

 

[normanaj]

I do all my loins overnight when brining.

I'm a big fan of using fruit juice based brines.Cranberry blends (100% juice) have been a go-to for many years especially Oceanspray cran/blackberry but unfortunately it's no longer made in a 100% juice blend!