Brine For Roast Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups water, lukewarm
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, slightly crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 cup ice cubes