Roast Beef Brine Recipes

ROAST BEEF BRINE

Steps:

• In a large pan, mix together the sugar, salt, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, star anise and cloves and 200ml of the water. Bring the pan to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Add in the remaining 600ml of water and allow to cool before pouring into a sturdy bag or container. Add in your beef joint and seal. Store the joint in the refrigerator and allow it to sit in the brine overnight at the very minimum. A full 24 - 36 hours is best. While the beef is sitting in the brine, remember to turn the meat periodically to ensure even exposure.
• When the time is up, cook your beef joint in your preferred way. I like to heat a pan until very hot and sear the joint all over for a minute or so on each side to seal in the juices and flavours and then roast in a very hot oven until done - about 40-60 minutes, depending on the size of the joint and how well done you like it.
• Enjoy hot or cold, in thick slices or thin, as part of a roast or in a sandwich!

BRINED ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Combine all the brining ingredients in a saucepan, except for the ice cubes. Mix well.
• Place the saucepan in a stovetop. Let boil and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
• Arrange the ice cubes in a large metal mixing bowl. Pour-in the boiling mixture in the mixing bowl. Stir.
• Meanwhile, place the beef inside a large resealable bag. Pour the brine mixture inside the bag. Seal and place inside the refrigerator. Let it brine for 16 to 20 hours.
• After brining the meat, discard the brine. Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
• Rub salt, pepper, and garlic powder all over the meat and then place it in a roasting rack.
• Roast the beef for 23 to 27 minutes per pound. Note: A 3 lbs. beef needs to be roasted for 69 to 81 minutes.
• Remove the meat from the oven. Let is rest for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Carve the roast beef. Serve.
• Share and enjoy!

MASTER BRINE RECIPE FOR MEATS

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely before using.
• Large heavy duty sealable plastic bags work the best.

BASIC BRINE FOR SMOKING MEAT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the salt, sugar and water. Whisk vigorously until all the salt and sugar is dissolved. Then pour this mixture over the meat, poultry, or fish that you are preparing. Soak for several hours, or overnight. (Note: Make certain the meat is fully submerged in the brine, and make more brine as needed to fully cover the meat.)

BRINED EYE OF ROUND

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, salt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, clove and 1 cup water250 ml water. Bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add ice water.
• Place eye of round roast in large zipper-locking bag; add brine. Refrigerate overnight.
• Remove roast from bag and discard brine. Preheat oven to 450°F232°C. Place roast on rack and roast for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F177°C and continue roasting approximately 1 hour to reach an internal temperature of 125-130°F52-55°C for medium rare.
• Remove roast from oven, loosely tent with foil, and rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

CLASSIC ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Rub all sides of the roast with salt. Calculate ½ teaspoon of salt per pound of meat.
• Wrap the roast in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 18 to 24 hours.
• Remove the roast from the refrigerator after 18 to 24 hours, unwrap and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Heat oven to 350˚F.
• Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the roast and season with the pepper.
• On medium-high heat, heat remaining oil in an oven-proof, stainless or cast iron skillet until smoking. Sear roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.
• Remove pan from heat. Insert the probe of the thermometer through one end so that it reaches the middle of the roast.
• Cook until the internal temperature reaches 130˚F for medium rare.
• Remove from the oven and allow the roast to rest for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Carve and serve.

BASIC BEER BRINE + FLAVOR VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Basic method: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the salt and sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the solution to the cold water to temper the temperature and let it cool down completely. Add the cold beer and any additional ingredients you are using. Submerge the food, cover with lid or plastic and refrigerate. Brine per the schedule below. Alternative method: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the salt and sugar, whisk to dissolve and add 1 1/2 cups of ice cubes plus the cold beer. Add any flavoring ingredients. Mix to combine, then add the food. Cover with lid or plastic and refrigerate. Brine per the schedule below. Brining Schedule***: Brine for 30 minutes to 24 hours, depending on the weight of the food and its size (ex. 4 pounds of pork chops need less time than a 4 pound pork loin). less than 1 pound - 30 minutes 1 to 3 pounds - 45 to 60 minutes 3 to 5 pounds - 60 to 120 minutes 5 to 8 pounds - up to 6 hours over 8 pounds - 12 hours and up to 24 hours Always discard a used brine.

HOW TO MAKE WOLFGANG BAN'S BASIC BRINE | TASTING TABLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine half the water and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until all the salt has evaporated. Remove from heat and add the remaining water and allow to cool completely before using.

SMOKED BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• Brush olive oil (or use Worcestershire sauce) to coat your beef roast cut.
• In a small bowl or a plastic storage bag, combine the seasoning ingredients including salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Apply the seasoning to your beef, massaging the blend into the meat. *Allow the meat to come to room temperature, try to give the beef at least an hour to warm before smoking.
• Load the pellet hopper or chip basket with your desired wood chips. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C).
• Place seasoned beef into your preheated smoker directly onto the grill. If you have a meat probe to monitor the internal temperature, insert the probe into the middle of the roast. *See notes for proper placement of meat probe.
• Smoke for approximately 2 hours at 225 degrees F (107 degrees C), or 30 minutes per pound. Internal temperature should be 120-125 degrees F (49-52 degrees C) for RARE, 125-135 degrees F (54-57 degrees C) for MEDIUM RARE, and 135-140 degrees F (57-60 degrees C) for MEDIUM.
• Remove from your smoker and loosely cover with aluminum foil for about 30 minutes to rest the smoked beef roast.
• Once rested remove the foil, slice against the grain, and serve.

THE ONLY VENISON BRINE RECIPE YOU NEED

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the water and all the ingredients for the brine, and heat over medium-high heat. Bring the mix to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool.
• After the brine has cooled, gently drop the meat into the pot to brine in a cool place for 24 to 48 hours. If you have a garage that maintains a temperature of 35 to 45°F, you can place the pot there. You can also remove a shelf in your refrigerator to accommodate the pot.
• After the meat has brined for a day or two, it is ready to either sous vide or smoke on a pellet grill.
• Sous Vide
• Pull the roast from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Place the roast in a large vacuum seal bag with 2 tablespoons of butter, remove all the air, and seal it with a vacuum sealer. You can also place the roast in a large zip-close bag with the 2 tablespoons of butter and seal it after removing as much air as possible. Be sure to double bag the zip-close bag in case of a leak.
• Place the sealed bag in a water bath, set the sous vide to 130°F, and cook for 12 hours.
• Oven, Barbecue, or Pellet Smoker
• Pull the roast from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Heat the oven, barbecue, or pellet smoker to 350°F.
• While cooking the roast with one of these methods, you will want to catch and reserve any liquid or fat that cooks out of the meat. To do this, place a metal drying rack over a large 9-by-13 lipped cooking tray, and fill it half way up with the leftover brine. The pan of brine will catch all the juices that cook out of the meat. It is necessary to add the brine to the tray before it is placed in the heat so that the drippings don't dry out at the bottom of the tray in the heat.
• Cook the roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F. The cook time will vary depending on the size of your roast.

BRINE FOR CORNING BEEF

Steps:

• Bring first 9 ingredients up to the peppercorns to a boil and boil hard for 5 minutes. Leave the brine to cool. Clean a stoneware crock or plastic bucket and its lid with a solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda to 1 gallon boiling water. Rinse well and leave to drain dry. To test the saltiness of the brine put egg, in shell in the cooled brine. If it doesn't float, add enough salt until it does. To draw off any excess blood and to help the brine penetrate, pierce the beef all over with a trussing needle or skewer and place meat in cold water for about 45 minutes. Remove the meat from water and place in crock or bucket. Pour the cooled brine over the brisket. Add garlic to the brine. Place a plate on top of the brisket to submerge. Place a lid or plastic wrap over container. Store in a refrigerator or dry place, at a temperature below 60 degrees. Salting time depends on the thickness of the meat. Allow 3 to 10 days for salting time for brisket. When removing meat from brine, always use clean tongs: this way the brine will stay good longer and be reused with the same kind of meat. It is possible to strain off the brine and reboil it, adding a refresher of about half the above quantities. Naturally the crock or bucket will need a complete cleaning. This should be done before mold appears.

BRINE FOR POT ROAST

Steps:

• 1. Combine hot water, sugar and salt in a gallon bag or large container. Mix until dissolved. 2. Add remaining ingredients and mix again. 3. Add roast to bag, close tightly. 4. Place in refrigerator overnight, or at least twelve hours. 5. Remove roast from brining solution and pat dry. 6. Cook as desired.

STANDING ROAST BEEF (BRINED)

Steps:

• Stir warm water, coffee, kosher salt, onion soup mix, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a 16-quart stock pot until salt and onion soup mix has dissolved. Lay roast in the brine and cover pot; refrigerate at least 8 hours. Turn roast over at least twice during brining.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Remove roast from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan with the fat side down; sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Flip roast and season other side the same way. Let roast stand until it reaches room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Place roast into preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
• Turn off heat and leave meat in the hot oven, without opening oven door, for 3 hours. Turn oven back on and set heat for 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Let roast reheat until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, 30 to 40 minutes.