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BASIC BRINE FOR BIRDIES Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 quarts of water
Directions:
Directions:
The amount of brine required will depend on the size of your birdie and your container.
(a new paint bucket from Uncle Steve is the ideal size for a turkey bird!)

Mix sugar, salt and water in desired container until dissolved. Submerge birdie, making sure he/she is covered with brining liquid. Place a plate or something on top of bird if needed to keep it under the liquid.

Refrigerate bucket overnight. (2 -8 hours could be sufficient for a chicken, overnight for turkey)

Drain birdie and rinse well under cool running water.Pat dry.

Cook as desired.

 

 

 

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