Favorite Brine for Pork Cider Maple
Transform your next pork dish into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this Favorite Brine for Pork: Cider Maple. Combining the natural sweetness of apple cider and pure maple syrup with aromatic spices like garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and a touch of cinnamon, this brine infuses pork with unparalleled depth and juiciness. The addition of kosher salt and brown sugar ensures tender, savory results, while peppercorns provide just the right amount of bite. Perfect for tenderloin, chops, or even a hearty pork roast, this easy 15-minute brine recipe is a foolproof way to elevate any pork dish. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, this cider maple brine brings robust flavor and succulent texture to the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Maple syrup
- 0.25 cups Kosher salt
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 4 Garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon Peppercorns
- 3 Bay leaves
- 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
In a large pot, combine apple cider, water, kosher salt, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in maple syrup, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and the cinnamon stick.
Allow the brine mixture to cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Add the ice cubes to the brine to ensure it is completely chilled before adding your pork.
Place the pork into a large, resealable plastic bag or a non-reactive container. Pour the brine over the pork, ensuring it is fully submerged.
Seal the container or bag tightly and refrigerate for 6-12 hours, depending on the cut and thickness of the pork. For a tenderloin, 6 hours is sufficient. For larger cuts like a pork roast, 12 hours is recommended.
Before cooking, remove the pork from the brine and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and prepare as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 26962 mg | 1172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.7 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 261.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
