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Basic Brine for Smoking Meat

SUBMITTED BY: Smokin' Ron PHOTO BY: DJHAWKS

"This is a very basic brine recipe for preparing meats and fish for smoking. Add any personal taste preferences to the brine for additional flavor enhancement. I like to add white wine, soy sauce, and various herbs and spices. Anything that you like will work, so experiment at will."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 1 quart

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the salt, sugar and water. Whisk vigorously until all the salt and sugar is dissolved. Then pour this mixture over the meat, poultry, or fish that you are preparing. Soak for several hours, or overnight. (Note: Make certain the meat is fully submerged in the brine, and make more brine as needed to fully cover the meat.)

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KJEFFERIES
It did its job! I added rosemary and cajun spices to it, and the turkey (applewood-smoked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Tom
My dad uses this recipe for smoking ribs MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2004 by BIG MIKE
I've been using the basic recipe for over a year now. I make a 2-3 or 4 gallon batch and use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2005 by bratdowney
This was a pretty good brine - it made for a very succulent smoked pulled pork. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by JAMES NEILL
it is real good on turkey add bourbon or apple juice bay leaves or any other spice you like MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by HOKSHU
I have added liquid smoke to my Brine. It seems to enhance the flavor of the hickory smoke.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2006 by ShirleyC.Vanderau
Brining your meat is the best way to go. That is the only way you can achieve maximum moisture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2006 by Kelie B.
Wonderful way to brine. I tried several recipes over the holidays and my husband loved this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2006 by SONYABOW
Awesome especially when used on salmon and cooked on a plank MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JIMMYLEV
GREAT FOR TURKEY!!! MORE

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