Barbeque Rib Brine

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This brine helps turn ribs into a great family meal. The recipe makes enough to brine 20 racks.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 2 gallons water

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup pork seasoning (such as Fraboni's® Porketta®)

  • 1 cup garlic powder

  • 1 cup onion powder

  • 4 ounces pink speed-cure salt

Directions

  1. Put water into a large pot; add brown sugar, pork seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and curing salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook and stir until the seasonings are completely dissolved, 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Cool brine completely before adding meat.

To Use Brine:

Brine ribs for 24 to 48 hours before smoking for 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71 Calories
0g Fat
17g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2928mg 127%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 130mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.