ALL-PURPOSE MILD BRINE FOR POULTRY AND PORK

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This is a simple all-purpose mild brine for chicken, turkey and pork. It is fabulous used when grilling chicken pieces. The meat will never be dry.

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 5m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup kosher salt, like diamond crystal (or 3 tbsp Morton's kosher salt or 2 tbsp table salt)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 quart water

Steps:

  • Mix cold water, salt and sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • In a non-reactive container, immerse food in brine, seal and refrigerate.
  • Use 1 quart of brine per pound of meat, not to exceed 2 gallons.
  • Brine for 1 hour per pound (when brining multiple items, time is based on weight of a single item), but not less than 30 minutes or more than 8 hours.
  • WILL NOT WORK IF MEAT IS FROZEN.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5, Sodium 28322, Carbohydrate 25.2, Sugar 25.1

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