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Basic Brine

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Ingredients

  • 1 qt water
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • ΒΌ cup kosher salt
  • Variations
  • Lemon Garlic Brine: Add 1 tbsp Bull Steak and Burger Rub, 1 tsp fresh minced garlic, juice and zest from one lemon
  • Teriyaki Brine: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger, 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Chipotle Brine: Add 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tbsp Bull Steak and Burger Rub, juice and zest from one lime

Instructions

  • Place ingredients in a medium-sized saucepot and bring to a boil.
  • Let cool completely before brining. I usually brine big meats or whole birds overnight, but individual cuts no more than 4-6 hours and 2 hours for fish.