The Salty Chef – Standard Pork

Standard Brine (Pork)

Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp honey
  • 12 bay leaves
  • 3 large rosemary sprigs
  • 1/2 bunch thyme
  • 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup garlic cloves crushed, papery skin left on
  • 2 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 cup kosher salt or coarse sea salt
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the salt, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Submerge meat in brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Remove from brine, rinse and dry.
  • Season and roast as per your favourite recipe.
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Stephen Hunter teaches the Ă  la carte practical program at The Culinary Institute of Canada at Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He's also the Chef Instructor for evening dining at the Lucy Maud Dining Room.

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