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basic brine for chicken, turkey, pork

★★★★★ 2
Kayliann avatar
a recipe by
Josephine Quick
@Kayliann
Indianapolis, IN

Brining meat makes it very juicy and tender every time. I always brine my chicken, ribs, and turkey. It's full of flavor because with brining you can add different herbs and spices for more flavor. When putting your meat in the brine, make sure the meat is submerged all the way in the brine. If not, add more water and put a plate on top to keep the meat fully covered.

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★★★★★ 2
prep time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For basic brine for chicken, turkey, pork

  • 1 gal
    water
  • 1 c
    Kosher salt
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 2 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    pickling spices
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange peel
  • 2 Tbsp
    muti-color peppercorn
  • 1
    bay leave
  • 1 tsp
    sage
  • 3 bottle
    dark lager beer (optional)gives great flavor

How To Make basic brine for chicken, turkey, pork

  • 1
    Combine all of the ingredients for the brine in a large pot. Bring the mix to a boil. Remove it from the heat and allow it to come to room temperature. Note: You can add a mix of your own other ingredients like maple syrup, garlic, onion, allspice, ginger, or spices too.
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    2
    Submerge your meat in the brine.
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    3
    Place it in the refrigerator for the amount of time to the meat you are using: Shrimp - 30 minutes Whole Chicken - 8-12 hours Chicken Parts - 5 hours Chicken Breast - up to 8 hours Whole Turkey - 24 hours Pork Chops - 12-24 hours Whole Pork Loin - 2 to 4 days
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    4
    After brining, rinse the meat off and dry. NO NEED TO SALT YOUR MEAT!
  • 5
    Cook your meat like normal.
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