Honey-Herb Brined Pork Prime Rib

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hours, 00 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 center cut pork rib roast, about 6 pounds
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons, fresh cracked black pepper
• For Brine:
• 6 quarts cold water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 6 thyme sprigs
• 5-6 bay leaves, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Preparation:

In medium sauce pan, dissolve honey and sugar in 1 quart of water. Add to large pot with 5 quarts cold water and remaining brine ingredients. Let brine cool for 1-2 hours before adding pork roast. Brine roast for 6-8 hours. Preheat grill for medium high heat. Remove roast from brine and lightly pat dry. Coat with 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Place on grill and cook for 1 hour over indirect heat.

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