20 November, 2020
Pork Tenderloin with Classic Brine
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Pork Tenderloin with Classic Brine Solution
This is a classic brine good for pork or poultry. Keep in mind that smaller cuts of meat require less brine time. Too much time brining can lead to overly salty meat. I use this brine for pork tenderloin. If using for a chicken or turkey, I cut the salt in half and brine for longer periods.
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 1/2 cup coarse salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 pork tenderloin not to be confused with the bigger "loin" which is not as desirable
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
- Mix ingredients together and stir until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
- Soak pork tenderloin in fine for 45 minutes. Remove and dry.
- Brush dry pork tenderloin with olive oil.
- Place on hot grill and close the lid. Grill for 7 minutes.
- Turn the meat over and grill for another 6 minutes.
- Turn grill off and let meat sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove meat from the grill and let stand for 5 minutes for juices to reabsorb. Keep covered with foil.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy.