Description
Indulge in the delectable flavors of the Manor Vail Lodge Beef Butt Brine Recipe, a culinary masterpiece that transforms a simple beef shoulder roast into melt-in-your-mouth pulled beef. This recipe is perfect for gatherings, casual barbecues, or cozy family dinners. The brine, infused with spices and citrus, enhances the meat’s natural flavors while ensuring it remains tender and juicy. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a savory dish that pleases every palate. Serve your pulled beef on sliders or as a main course alongside delicious sides for an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 pounds beef shoulder roast
- 2 gallons water
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons black pepper
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 8 teaspoons dried sage
- 2 carrots (cut into chunks)
- 1 onion (peeled and cut into wedges)
- 2 stalks celery (cut into chunks)
- 8 bay leaves
- 2 oranges (washed and cut into wedges)
- 2 limes (washed and cut into wedges)
- 2 lemons (washed and cut into wedges)
- 24 chicken hamburger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by combining all brine ingredients in a large soup kettle. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature for about an hour.
- Add the beef to the cooled brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 225°F. Place about 4 cups of brine in a roasting pan and sear the beef on all sides before placing it on a rack in the pan.
- Cover with heavy-duty foil and bake for approximately 10 hours.
- Once cooked, let the meat cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: approximately 10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg