Maple Brine for Pork

Basic minimum brining time for pork: 3-4 hours

Plus time per pound: 30-45 minutes. 

Make sure to start with a container large enough to completely submerge the meat in the liquid.  

Then simply combine all the brine ingredients. Make sure you have enough brine to cover the meat; that could depend on the size of your container. Double the recipe if necessary.

Put the pork in the container and pour the brine overtop. Leave the container in the fridge or a cool spot for the time specified.  

After you’ve removed the meat from the brine, remember to pat it dry and season well with salt and pepper before putting it in the oven. This will keep all the juices that have been absorbed in the meat, which means the flavors will stay there as well.