By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

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Quick Answer

Wet brine: submerge in salt water (60g salt per litre). Dry brine: coat with salt and refrigerate uncovered.

Brining Guide for BBQ

Wet brine: submerge in salt water (60g salt per litre). Dry brine: coat with salt and refrigerate uncovered. Both add moisture and season throughout. Dry brining also dries the surface for a better crust. Brine poultry overnight, pork 4-8 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is brining guide for bbq?

Wet brine: submerge in salt water (60g salt per litre). Dry brine: coat with salt and refrigerate uncovered. Both add moisture and season throughout.

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Sources & References

1
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Official Australian food safety guidelines and safe cooking temperatures.
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2
America's Test Kitchen (YouTube)
Rigorously tested steak cooking methods with scientific precision.
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3
Guga Foods (YouTube)
Premium beef experiments — dry ageing, wagyu, and creative steak techniques.
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4
Serious Eats
Kenji Lopez-Alt's food science approach to grilling the perfect steak.
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