Beer and Butter BBQ Injection

Next time you decide to smoke or grill a large piece of pork, such as a pork loin roast or a pork tenderloin, invest in a little butter and beer and make an injection. If you have ever seen a BBQ competition, you probably have seen teams injection quarts of a briny solution into large pork shoulders. Not only does the injection help brine the meat on the insides, it flavors it and ads moisture.

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter
  
• 1 1/2 cup regular beer
  
• 1 Tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  
• 1 Tsp. garlic powder
  
• 1 Tsp. paprika
  
• 1 Tsp. salt

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the beer and spices and whisk together. Heat just to simmering, then remove from heat and let cool before injection.