Simple Brine

Simple Brine

thelocalpalate.com

Bring water to a boil. Add salt and turn off the heat. Allow salt to dissolve completely

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon of water
  • ¾ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup molasses or honey
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves, Parsley sprigs, or dried herbs
  • Thyme sprigs, or dried herbs
  • Rosemary sprigs, or dried herbs
  • 8 black peppercorns, whole

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