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Pork or Poultry Brine
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
100 minutes
Ultimate brine recipe for juicy meat: perfect for pork, turkey, or chicken.
Ingredients:
  • water, as needed
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 small onions, sliced
  • 1.5 cups kosher salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions:
  • 1. Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water. Add carrots, celery, onions, kosher salt, brown sugar, lemon slices, bell pepper, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Allow the brine to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate until completely chilled, for at least an additional hour.
  • Pour the brine through a sieve or strainer into a clean, food-safe container.