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 or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 cup ice cubes (to cool the brine quickly)
• 1 (4-5 lb) beef roast, trimmed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika