Best 11 Brine For Pork Loin Roast Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting a flavorful and tender pork loin roast, enhanced by the magic of a carefully prepared brine. Brining, an age-old technique passed down through generations, transforms ordinary pork into a succulent and juicy masterpiece. By immersing the roast in a savory solution of salt, sugar, and aromatics, we unlock a world of flavors that elevate the dish to new heights. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this comprehensive guide to creating the perfect brine for your pork loin roast. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the brining process, we'll guide you through every step to ensure an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIC PORK BRINE



Basic Pork Brine image

I use this brine for all pork cuts that I grill. It adds a subtle flavor to the meat without being too salty. The pork cooks up tender, moist and delicious every time.

Provided by JulieG

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water, more if needed
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, gently crushed
3 slices fresh ginger, gently crushed

Steps:

  • Mix water, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1159.8 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

BRINED PORK LOIN ROAST RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Brined Pork Loin Roast Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-168477

Number Of Ingredients 18

Brine
3/4 cup Kosher Salt
4 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Fennel Seeds
1/2 cup Black Peppercorns
4 cups Very Hot Water
8 cups Ice Water
4 pound Pork Loin (bone in)
Rub
3/4 cup Fresh Sage Leaves
8 Garlic Cloves
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1/3 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
Glaze
3/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3 cup Apricot Jam
1 tablespoon Coleman's Dry Mustard

Steps:

  • 4 pound Pork Loin (bone in) Lightly score the fat on the Ham in a 1-inch cross-hatch. 3/4 cup Kosher Salt 4 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar 4 cups Very Hot Water 1/4 cup Fennel Seeds 1/2 cup Black Peppercorns Combine the Salt and Sugar with 4 cups water in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. Cook until Sugar and Salt has dissolved completely. Remove from heat and stir in the Fennel Seeds and Peppercorns and transfer to a roasting pan or large container that can hold Brine and Pork Loin in the fridge. 8 cups Ice Water scored Pork Loin Add 8 cups of Ice or cold water to the hot liquid and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, add the Pork Loin and place in the fridge to Brine for up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub 3/4 cup Fresh Sage Leaves 8 Garlic Cloves 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1/3 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar Combine the rub ingredients in a food processor and pulse until mostly smooth. Remove the Pork Loin from the Brine and pat dry. Spread the rub on all sides of the Loin and allow to sit for 30 minutes before roasting to come up to room temperature. Place the Loin on a rack in a roasting pan lined with foil and cook for 40 minutes. For Glaze: Combine the ingredients in a sauce pot and heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half and syrupy. Transfer to a bowl and allow to rest until ready to use. Brush the Loin generously with the glaze and place back in the oven. Baste at 10 minutes intervals. Allow to cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, up to an hour and a half of total cooking time. If the Loin takes on too much color before its done cooking, gently tent with foil and place back in the oven to finish. Remove the Loin from the oven and baste once more with the glaze and allow the Loin to rest for 20 minutes.

BRINE FOR A PORK LOIN RECIPE



Brine For A Pork Loin Recipe image

When you use a brine for pork loin, you will increase the flavor and the moisture of your meat. This means your pork will be juicier right from the start.

Provided by cavetools

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 42

A four or five-pound pork loin with a layer of fat on the top
Two bay leaves
One tablespoon black pepper
​One-half cup dark brown sugar
Two sprigs of rosemary
​One-half cup salt
Four sprigs of thyme
One handful of peppercorns
Six cups water
Spices
​Herbs
Sugar
Apple juice
​Beer
Honey
Rice wine vinegar
​Cider
​Tea
Brown sugar
Wine
​Stock
​Apple cider vinegar
Molasses
Orange juice
Japanese rice wine mirin
​Soy sauce
​One gallon cold water
​One cup of boiling water
Three-quarters cup granulated sugar
​Three-quarters cup coarse kosher salt
​Cinnamon stick
Hot pepper flakes
​Ginger
Cloves
Coriander seed
Garlic
Vanilla bean
Sichuan peppercorns
Fresh herbs
Mustard seed
Juniper berries
Star anise

Steps:

  • Combine your water with the salt and brown sugar and bring to a boil.
  • Once the salt and sugar are completely dissolved, add your bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns and rosemary.
  • Simmer for approximately five minutes at low heat.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • Once your brine formula has cooled completely, place it in a bag with a ziplock.
  • Place the bag into a large bowl or a pot containing your pork loin.
  • Make certain your prok loin is covered completely by the brine solution.
  • Put the bowl into your refrigerator for a minimum of twelve hours and a maximum of 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, ServingSize 100 g

BRINED PORK LOIN WITH MEYER LEMON MARMALADE



Brined Pork Loin with Meyer Lemon Marmalade image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3-tsp. kosher salt
1/3-cup brown sugar
8 cups water
1 Tbs. whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 (3-4 lb.) pork loin, cleaned and tied with butcher's twine if necessary
1 (3-4 lb.) pork loin, cleaned and tied with butcher's twine if necessary
3/4-cup shallots, sliced
2 Tbs. plus 1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. fresh rosemary
Gray salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2-cup Napastyle Meyer Lemon Marmalade

Steps:

  • In a large pot or bowl, combine salt, sugar, water, peppercorns and bay leaves. Submerge pork loin in mixture and let brine for about 4 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork loin from brine and dry well. Season well with Gray salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a heavy, stove top and oven-safe casserole dish over medium-high heat. Brown pork well and place in preheated oven to cook about halfway, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1/4-cup olive oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add shallots and cook until they begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Turn heat to medium and season with salt and pepper. Add rosemary and let cook until golden brown (about 10 minutes more). Add marmalade and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • After 35 minutes, remove pork from oven and spoon half the shallot mixture over the top and sides of the pork. Place back in the oven and continue to roast until a meat thermometer (inserted into the center of the pork) reads 165 degrees F (about 30 minutes more). Remove and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved shallot mixture on the side.

BRINED PORK LOIN ROAST



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Since everyone seems to be doing the brining thing, I thought you all might like this roast. I got the recipe several years ago on the FoodTV network - can't remember which show. The low temp isn't a typo - it cooks at 250 degrees. The flavor and taste are exceptional. Great for a Sunday dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and Sauerkraut with Apples #53036 - this recipe came from the same show. Hope you enjoy - it's a favorite of ours.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     Pork

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups water
1/4 cup coarse salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 clove garlic, smashed
7 rib pork loin roast (or whatever size your family needs)
salt and pepper, to taste.
6 -8 slices bacon (enough slices to cover the top of roast)

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt and sugar to boil.
  • Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and garlic.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temp.
  • Pour over pork roast and marinate a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain.
  • Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Place in a roasting pan with meat side down.
  • Drape bacon slices over the roast so the top and sides are covered with the bacon.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven until internal temperature of the meat is 140 degrees.
  • (Approx. 2 hours+ depending on roast size.) Let roast rest about 20 minutes before slicing.
  • I've found it easiest to cut with an electric knife with the meat down and ribs up- slicing between the rib bones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 7187.8, Carbohydrate 9.8, Sugar 9.4, Protein 1.4

BRINED GRILL-ROASTED PORK LOIN



Brined Grill-Roasted Pork Loin image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup kosher salt
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 (4 to 5 pound) bone in pork loin roast
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small dry skillet over medium heat toast the coriander, mustard seeds, juniper berries, and peppercorns until fragrant, about 1 minute. Put them on a plate to cool. In a bowl mix the sugar and salt with 2 cups of water until dissolved. Put the pork roast into a deep bowl or a large plastic bag. Pour in the sugar and salt water. Add the toasted spices, thyme, and bay leaves. Add more water until the meat is covered. Let it sit in the brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the pork roast from the brine about 1/2 hour before you will be ready to cook it to allow it to come up to room temperature. When ready to cook, heat a grill to high heat. Dry the pork, rub it with olive oil, and season it with pepper. Sear the pork on all sides to get grill marks. Move the roast to an upper rack (or over indirect heat) and put a drip pan underneath it. Cook the pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove to a platter, cover loosely with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Before carving, add any accumulated juices to the drippings in the pan. Spoon these over the sliced pork.

BRINED PORK ROAST WITH PORT WINE SAUCE



Brined Pork Roast with Port Wine Sauce image

For extra-special occasions, I enhance my basic Herb-Rubbed Pork Loin (recipe at right) by first brining the roast, which results in extremely tender meat. Then I top slices with a robust wine sauce.-Robin Schloesser, Chester, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 31

8 cups water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 fresh thyme sprigs
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
3 fresh sage sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
PORK:
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons each minced fresh marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups port wine
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool brine to room temperature., Place a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag inside a second resealable bag; add roast. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard brine; pat roast dry. In a small bowl, combine the oil, herbs and pepper; rub over pork. Place roast on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Pour water into pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°., For sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the broth, vinegar and sugar. Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened., Stir in the cream, thyme, salt, pepper and browning sauce if desired. Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Transfer roast to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SPICE-BRINED PORK ROAST



Spice-Brined Pork Roast image

This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws guests to the grill!-Lorraine Schroeder, Albany, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts water
8 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons fennel seed, crushed
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning several times. Strain brine; discard liquid and set aside seasonings., Lightly grease the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Add reserved seasonings to coals. Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRINED PORK ROAST



Brined Pork Roast image

Brining is a technique that is makes the roast more juicy, by making possible the accumulation of juices within the meat during cooking. The proportion of salt to water must be 1/3 to 1/2 cup per each 2 quarts of liquid (or 2/3 to 1 cup of salt per gallon), in order for this transformation to occur. The sugar balances the flavors; the herbs and spices have only a very subtle impact on the flavor of the finished dish. *Cooking time for roast is not included as this is determined by the size of the roast!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pork

Time 12h5m

Yield 1 brine solution for roast

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts water or 2 quarts apple juice
1/3 cup kosher salt (coarse grain)
1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon thyme
3 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
10 juniper berries, crushed (optional)
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
1 pork roast, any size

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Immerse pork roast of your choice in the cooled brine mixture, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight (up to 24 hours) turning occasionally if necessary for even brining.
  • Remove roast from brine, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels, and roast (on a rack or grill pan) according to your favorite recipe until a thermometer, inserted in the center of the roast, reads 155 degrees.
  • Allow the roast to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • (Roast may be coated with mustard, breadcrumbs or glaze of your choice before or during roasting, if desired.) NOTE: Smaller cuts of pork, such as pork tenderloins, may also be brined in this way- but should be immersed in the brine solution for proportionately less time, to avoid over-salting.

MAPLE-BRINED PORK LOIN



Maple-Brined Pork Loin image

This recipe for maple-brined pork roast is a delicious way for you to experience just how easy a simple brine really is. I love the way the meat gets infused with that subtly-sweet maple flavor.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 9h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart cold water
¼ cup salt
⅓ cup maple syrup
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork loin roast
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix water, salt, 1/3 cup maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rosemary, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Place pork loin in brine mixture and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove pork from brine, pat dry, and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. Cook pork, turning to brown each side, about 10 minutes total.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until pork is browned, about 40 minutes.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons maple syrup and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl.
  • Remove pork roast from the oven and spread maple syrup mixture on all sides. Cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the pork is no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 225.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

BRINED PORK LOIN WITH ONION, RAISIN, AND GARLIC COMPOTE



Brined Pork Loin with Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Pork     Marinate     Roast     Raisin     Fall     Brine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
1/2 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 center-cut boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
Onion, Raisin, and Garlic Compote

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Transfer brine to very large bowl. Add pork (weight pork with plate to keep below surface). Cover; refrigerate over-night. Drain pork. Return pork to bowl; cover with water (weight pork with plate). Soak at room temperature 2 hours.
  • Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Drain pork. Pat dry. Transfer to rack set in large roasting pan. Rub pork all over with oil. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, pressing to adhere. Sprinkle with pepper. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Cut pork into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with compote.

Tips for Brining Pork Loin Roast:

  • Choose the Right Brine: Experiment with different types of brines to find one that suits your taste. You can use a simple brine made with salt, sugar, and water, or try a more complex brine with herbs, spices, and aromatics.
  • Brine for the Right Amount of Time: The brining time will depend on the size and thickness of your pork loin roast. A general rule of thumb is to brine for 1 hour per pound of meat. However, you can brine for longer if you want a more flavorful roast.
  • Keep the Brine Cold: It is important to keep the brine cold during the brining process. This will help to prevent the growth of bacteria. You can keep the brine cold by placing it in the refrigerator or by using a cooler with ice.
  • Rinse the Roast Before Cooking: After brining, rinse the pork loin roast thoroughly with cold water. This will remove any excess salt and brine from the surface of the meat.
  • Cook the Roast Properly: Once the roast is brined, cook it according to your desired method. You can roast it in the oven, grill it, or smoke it. Make sure to cook the roast to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Brining pork loin roast is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the meat. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your pork loin roast turns out juicy, flavorful, and delicious. So next time you're looking for a way to elevate your pork loin roast, give brining a try.

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