FENNEL, CHILE, AND MAPLE DRY BRINE

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Categories     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Brine

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 whole star anise pods
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
½ cup kosher salt
¼ cup maple sugar or 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 20 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 4 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 5760

Steps:

  • Toast star anise and fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add salt, maple sugar, thyme, and red pepper flakes and pulse to blend, about 30 seconds. DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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