"Kent" > wrote in message
> The 5lb of pork shoulder is 1/3 of a 15lb boneless pork shoulder I bought
> at Costco. It's sitting in the frig in its 1 gallon bag waiting for the
> brine. I think I'll get about 2 quarts of brine into it, maybe a bit less.
> Your comment makes me think I should go a little higher with the
> Tenderquick/water ratio, maybe to 2oz of Tenderquick per quart of brine.
> Thanks for your thoughts,
>
> Kent

Why would you increase the ratio? Stronger solution is not better. You
need a bigger bag too. Filling half with water won't leave enough room for
5 pounds of meat. Do the math, it won't fit.