Brining Solution for Poultry and Meat
Transform your meats from ordinary to extraordinary with this essential Brining Solution for Poultry and Meat! Perfectly balanced with kosher salt, granulated sugar, and aromatic additions like black peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, and optional fresh thyme, this brine enhances flavor and guarantees juicy, tender results every time. Whip up this quick solution in just minutes, cool it down with ice, and let your meat soak up the goodness before roasting, grilling, or frying. Whether you're preparing chicken, turkey, or pork, this versatile brine is your secret to perfectly seasoned, mouthwatering meals. Ideal for home cooks looking to elevate their dishes, this recipe is the key to restaurant-quality results made right in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Kosher salt
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
- 2 whole Bay leaves
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, smashed
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional)
- 4 cups Ice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, kosher salt, granulated sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic. Optional: Add fresh thyme for additional flavor.
Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine mixture cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the brine into a large container or brining bag. Add the ice to fully cool the mixture and bring it to a safe temperature for use with raw meat.
Submerge the poultry or meat completely in the brine, ensuring that all parts are covered. If necessary, weigh the meat down with a plate to keep it fully submerged.
Refrigerate the brining meat for the recommended time based on its type and size. For example: chicken breasts (30 minutes to 1 hour), whole chicken (4 to 12 hours), turkey (12 to 24 hours), pork chops (1 to 3 hours).
Once the brining time is complete, remove the meat from the solution, rinse it thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt, and pat it dry with paper towels.
Cook the brined meat using your preferred method, such as roasting, grilling, or frying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53752 mg | 2337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 158 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
