Basic Meat Brinebbq list, brines 1 quart water 4 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons oregano 4 bay leaves; crumbled (4 to 5) 4 cloves garlic; smashed 2 tablespoons vinegar Heat the water and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a low simmer, stir a few times and remove from the heat. Let cool. That's the brine. How to use it? One very easy way is a gallon freezer bag. Put the meat in the bag and pour the cooled brine over it. Squeeze out much of the air, put the bag in a container and refrigerate. Just in case of leaks. Chicken pieces benefit from the juice of a lemon and a tablespoon of rubbed sage added to the brine. Posted to the BBQ List by "Nutting, Stacey" |
