BBQ Rib Brining Mix
BBQ Rib Brining Mix infuses pork ribs with balanced sweetness and deep savory notes, helping them stay juicy through long cooks. Brown sugar rounds out the bold pork seasoning, while garlic and onion build a robust backbone and curing salt lends classic color and cured flavor. Ideal to prep racks a day ahead for weekend smokes or competition-style barbecue.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Rib Brining Mix, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a large pot; add brown sugar, pork seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and curing salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and cook while stirring until the seasonings are fully dissolved, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Let the brine cool completely before adding meat.
- Calories 125.6 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.25 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 31.58 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 37.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 6.18 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 23.66 g --
- Added Sugars 10.59 g High 21%
- Calcium 20.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 56.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.38 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Rib Brining Mix is made with 5 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Pork Seasoning. Each serving provides about 125.6 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Rib Brining Mix made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Pork Seasoning, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Rib Brining Mix?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 125.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Rib Brining Mix easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is BBQ Rib Brining Mix healthy?
- BBQ Rib Brining Mix has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 125.6 calories and 2.25 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 10.59 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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