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Brine is a great way to give the meat flavor and juice. Plus, brining lets you take a really mediocre piece of pork and give it some amazing flavor. You can cover up a lack of quality by suing a good brine.
Bring a gallon of water to a boil in a large pot, and add a 1/2 pound of salt. Stir the salt until it's completely dissolved in the water. Some cooks add sugar and spices as well, which mellow the salt's sharp bite and add a small amount of flavor. Boil the brine for 5 minutes, then cool and refrigerate it overnight.