All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry
All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry layers kosher salt and brown sugar with lemon, garlic, and aromatic vegetables for balanced seasoning and moisture. The result is tender, well-seasoned meat with a gentle citrus lift and savory depth, perfect for prepping chicken, turkey, or pork before roasting, grilling, or smoking.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot about three-quarters full with water; add the carrots, celery, onions, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon slices, bell pepper, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Let the brine cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before refrigerating it to chill completely, for at least 1 hour more.
- 3
Strain the brine into a separate food-safe container.
- Calories 153.21 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 1.63 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 34.94 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.98 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.14 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 422.48 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 7.36 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 21.1 g --
- Added Sugars 8.01 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 92.75 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 327.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 34.5 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.33 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
All Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry is made with 9 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Celery, Garlic, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 153.21 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Celery, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry healthy?
- All-Purpose Brine for Pork and Poultry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 153.21 calories and 1.63 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 422.48 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.01 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, 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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