How to Make Barbeque Rib Brine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbeque ribs are a classic summer dish that never fails to impress. From the tender, succulent meat to the tangy and sweet barbeque sauce, every bite is filled with flavor and satisfaction. There are many ways to prepare and cook ribs, but one important step that can elevate the dish to a whole new level is brining.

Brining is the process of soaking meat in a saltwater solution before cooking. It not only adds flavor, but also helps to tenderize the meat, resulting in ribs that are j...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • Cool brine completely before adding meat.
  • Nutrition

    71 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2928mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 130mg