HONEY BRINE

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This recipe makes enough for 1 whole chicken, cut into parts, or six 1-inch-thick bone-in pork chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups water
1/2 cup coarse salt
1/2 cup honey
1 whole chicken, cut into parts, or six 1-inch-thick bone-in pork chops
Pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, and honey to a simmer in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until salt dissolves. Let cool completely.
  • Place chicken or pork in a bowl, and pour cooled brine over top. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 3 hours. Remove meat from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with pepper before grilling.

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