I created this chicken brine after experimenting for several years This brine will add a ton of flavor and will ensure the meat stays moist as its cooked
Prep Time
3 hrs
Dificult
Medium
Servings
3 hrs 45 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Bring water
kosher salt
sugar
sage
basil
garlic
peppercorns
and bay leaf to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat; this could take upwards of 20 minutes. Cook
stirring occasionally
until salt and sugar are dissolved completely
about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Let brine sit at room temperature for 2 hours; this lets the dried herbs steep and really enhances the flavor of the brine. Refrigerate to finish cooling before using
at least 1 hour.
To Use:
Brine should be completely cooled before using. Follow the directions for your chicken recipe
but in general
a whole chicken can be brined for up to 8 hours
while bone-in pieces can be brined for up to 4 hours.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
