Skip to main content

Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes

Latin-Inspired Brine

Prep time
15 minutes PT15M
Cook time
N/A PT0
Yield
About 9 cups
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Latin Flavor Ingredients for Brining Recipe Nugget Markets signature recipes

This herbaceous brine gets its kick from plenty of garlic, vinegar and a touch of chili. Use it to prep pork or poultry for a little Latin flair. 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts cold water
  • ½ cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ bunch cilantro, rough chopped
  • ½ bunch oregano, rough chopped
  • ¼ bunch parsley, rough chopped
  • Peel of 1 lime

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and mix to dissolve the salt and sugar. 

Immerse desired protein in brine from 4 hours to overnight before cooking. (Smaller cuts like 1-inch thick pork loin or chicken wings require less brining time, while a whole chicken or full pork loin or shoulder need more brining time.)