Into the Briny Deep

[Bigmista]

I've been getting some great results on Butts when I brine them for a day or two ahead of time. Does anyone else out there use this technique?

Mista

[Bigmista]

I guess I'm the only one that brines their butts, huh?

[parrothead]

Must be. Maybe I will try one my next time out. Only if you swear by it.

[brdbbq]

Seems like a waste of time to be. Poultry yes Pork ????

[DarkRubiTJ]

Mine gets really wrinkled if I leave it in salt water for more than an hour or two. Plus the water temp around here isn't like the Gulf Coast, it's down in the mid 70's :lol:

[parrothead]

Mine gets really wrinkled if I leave it in salt water for more than an hour or two. Plus the water temp around here isn't like the Gulf Coast, it's down in the mid 70's :lol:

Shrinkage mod

[jminion]

I brine chops but not butts, I will inject.
Jim

[BBQchef33]

i used to brine butts... apple juice and herbs.. they plump up real nice... but wasnt worth the time.. now i just rub and cook.

[tommykendall]

I don't bother brining butts either. Never found a discernable difference.

[ckkphoto]

I brine turkey and brisket. Chicken and pork are both so naturally moist I never bother, If you swear there is a difference I'll give it a shot.

[BBQchef33]

ckkphoto... Welcome to the group.. Go to cattle call and introduce yourself. :)

Where ya been!!??

[cabo]

Mista,

Sorry I’m so late in responding.
The only time I brine butts is when I’m looking for a “special flavor”, like a holiday ham.
Last Christmas, I gave some folks hams as gifts for Christmas. I used a variation on the brine listed in the recipe section. There are also pics in the fruits of our labors section.
Using molasses, allspice, & cloves the brine had a dark brown color which tinted the ham a pink color. I also didn’t take the internal temp as high as recommended for pulled pork, so they could be sliced easily, instead of shredding. I got very positive feedback, and folks put in more reservations for hams than I can deal with (or want to) for this Christmas.

[ckkphoto]

ckkphoto... Welcome to the group.. Go to cattle call and introduce yourself. :)

Where ya been!!??

LOL School just got out for the summer. Now its time to barbecue, and chew the fat.

[BigAl]

i used to brine butts... apple juice and herbs.. they plump up real nice... but wasnt worth the time.. now i just rub and cook.

I dont brine birds either for the same reason, results just not worth the effort and mess.