A general brine ratio to remember is 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt : 1 cup water (or ΒΌ cup kosher salt : 1 quart water).
Ingredients
2 cups water
¼ cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1-1/2 oz /40g salt by weight)
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small onion, sliced
Strips of zest from 1 lemon (removed with vegetable peeler)
Fresh herbs such as sage, thyme, and/or rosemary
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 cups ice water (more ice than water)
Instructions
Add everything but the ice water to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until salt is dissolved; let steep for 10 minutes.
Pour ice water into a medium bowl. Add the brine mixture and stir until ice is dissolved and cooled completely to room temperature.
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