MASTER BUTTERMILK BRINE

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Buttermilk     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 quart (enough for one 3 1/2-4-pound chicken or 4 pounds chicken pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 quart buttermilk
4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1 quart buttermilk, 4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain before using.
  • Curry Add 4 teaspoons curry powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons ground turmeric. Chipotle Add 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo. Louisiana-Style Add 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons Tabasco, and 2 teaspoons celery seeds. Lemon-Dill Add 2 thinly sliced lemons, 4 finely grated garlic cloves, and 2 cups chopped fresh dill.

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