Pork with brine

Brine 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon boiling water 2 cups apricot nectar 2 cups water 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 10[...]

12 ounces beer 1 cup water 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 6 peppercorns 3 cloves 1 tablespoon salt 12 ice cubes 6 lbs pork shoulder[...]

1/2 Tbsp. szechwan peppercorns 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns 2 x star anise 32 ounce water 1/3 c. kosher salt 1/3 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. dark soy sauce 4 lrg ginger[...]