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Savory Brine for Chicken or Turkey Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 gallon water + ice to make 1 gallon
1 c. kosher salt
2 c. sugar
1 c. red cider vinegar or frozen oj. concentrate
2 Tbsp. sage
2 Tbsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. rosemary
1 Tbsp. pepper
Directions:
Directions:
Bring all ingredients (except the ice cubes) to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Let cool. Add the ice cubes to finish the cooling. Once the brine is cold, add a whole chicken or small turkey or pieces of chicken or turkey. Refrigerate. Allow to soak overnight or at a minimum, 4-6 hours. Remove from brine and rinse the poultry. Discard the brine. Bake the poultry as you usually would.

 

 

 

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