Pork Chop Brine
Up to 10 Pork chops
Alternative Ingredients are listed in Red
Qty
Size
Ingredient
2
gal
Water
6
oz
Cumin Seed
1
oz
China Tung Hing Cinnamon Powder
2
oz
Cinnamon Sticks
4
oz
Allspice
2
oz
Cloves
1
oz
Mexican Oregano
2
oz
Star Anise
2
oz
Red Chili Powder
4
oz
Red Chili Flakes
2
cups
Salt (Kosher preferred)
4
oz
Pink Salt (or Sea Salt)
2
cups
Sugar
2
Bay Leaves
1
Orange, Quartered
Bring all ingredients to a boil and cool. Add brine to a 5 gallon plastic bucket (or facsimile). Add pork to brine and soak for at least 3 hours (over night best, with ice).