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Basic Brine


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Brining is the process of soaking lean meats in a salt solution and the result is insanely tender and flavorful meat! Learn everything you need to know about how to brine meats in this comprehensive tutorial.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons table salt
  • lean meat from brining
  • optional add-ins below

Instructions

  1. Mix together water and salt and stir until salt dissolves.
  2. Add lean meat and seal, pressing out any excess air.
  3. Store in the refrigerator according to the list below.
  4. Remove meat, pat dry, and cook according to recipe.

Notes

Brining time: chicken breast 1″ pork chops or pork tenderloin 1-2 hours, whole chicken or turkey breast 4-6 hours, whole turkey or pork loin 12-24 hours.

Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons brown or white sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, sage sprigs, thyme sprigs, or any of your favorite herbs and spices

*nutritional information is for brine alone

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: main course
  • Method: brining
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 20967.2 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg