December 2011: Holiday Brine
December's Featured Recipe: Holiday Brine
The holiday season has arrived as well as the search for that perfect brine. Look no further than our delicious brine that can be used for pork, chicken or turkey. Enjoy!
Ingredients: |
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2 gallons Water |
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32 oz. Honey |
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1 lb. Kosher Salt |
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6 Bay Leaves |
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4 Garlic Cloves |
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18 Black Peppercorns |
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22 qt. Brine Bucket with Ice to the 8 qt. mark |
Directions:
- Mix honey, salt, bay leaves and garlice in 1 qt. of the water. Add the rest of the water to the ice.
- Bring the honey mixture to a boil to dissolve the salt and the honey.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes, then pour in the ice water in Brine Bucket.
- Stir with ice until the mixture is very cold.
- Add your meat (chicken, turkey or pork) and let brine for the prescribed time.
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Whole Chicken
3-8 hrs
Chicken Pieces
1-2 hrs
Whole Turkey
12-48 hrs
Turkey Breast
4-8 hrs
Cornish Game Hens
1-2 hrs
Pork Chops
2-6 hrs
Pork Tenderloin
2-8 hrs
Whole Pork Loin
24-72 hrs
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- Discard after use and DO NOT REUSE!
- Continue to cook as normal.
