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Meat Brine

From CAFE

<p>This is a great marinade for your next meal of pork or other meat.</p>
Source: Elian Evans (Entered by Elian Evans)
Serves: Serves 6


Ingredients
2 c apple cider vinegar
1 c salt
1 c brown sugar
1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
1 Tbsp mustard powder
12 cubes ice
roast or meat of choice

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Measure the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. In a sealable plastic container, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, and mustard powder.
  3. Pour the hot vinegar into the container, and stir to dissolve. Let stand for about 10 minutes to develop the flavors, then add the ice cubes. Cover and shake, or stir until melted. Remove the lid and add pork chops to the brine. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Cook meat as desired.