Pork Shoulder Brine

Name: Pork Shoulder Brine
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 lb pork butt; 10 cups water; ¾ cups kosher salt; ½ cup sugar; 4 sprigs rosemary; 2 tbsp peppercorns; 2 bay leafs; ½ onion; 6 cloves garlic (peeled)

Instructions

Prep:5min

This easy pork shoulder brine recipe is the best way to guarantee perfectly smoked meat every time. Made with just salt, water, and herbs, your tender and tasty smoked pork will be your barbecue’s showpiece.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:14:21 GMT