Smoked Pork Loin Brine Recipe

Name: Smoked Pork Loin Brine Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pork loin (4-5 pounds); 2 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ cup pork dry rub; ¼ cup Kosher salt (or 3 tablespoons table salt); ¼ cup maple syrup (or brown sugar); 1 cup hot water; 3 cups cold water; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon black peppercorn (crushed); 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped (about 1 sprig)); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped (about 3 sprigs))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h

Step up your outdoor cooking game with this masterfully crafted Smoked Pork Loin Brine Recipe, designed to infuse your meat with an irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Starting with a rich, homemade brine featuring maple syrup, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic, this recipe ensures each slice of pork loin emerges tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The meat is then rubbed with our special dry rub, smoked to perfection, and finished with a high-heat sear for that ideal crust. This smoked pork loin promises to be the highlight of any gathering!

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:31:59 GMT