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Basic Brine
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Servings
1
quart
Ingredients
108
g
kosher salt
113
g
Sugar
1
quart
water
Instructions
Dissolve salt and sugar in water. Use 1 quart of brine per pound of meat, not to exceed two gallons of brine.
Allow meat to sit in brine 1 hour per pound, not less than 30 minutes or more than 8 hours.
Notes
If using Diamond Crystal kosher salt, use 1/2 cup. Use 1/4 cup if using table salt.