Basic Brine Recipe

Basic Brine

From pleclare 15 years ago

This is a basic brine I have used for a long time. Can add herbs and spices if desired(lemon,bayleaf,peppercorns)

In med bowl,combine the salt,sugar and water
Whisk vigorously until all salt and sugar is dissolved.
Allow to cool
Pour mixture over meat,poultry or fish that you are preparing
Soak several hours or overnightn the refrigerator(Make sure meat is fully submerged and make more brine by convertingthe recipe as needed.
Times for brining:
Shrimp-30 mins
Whole Chicken(4lbs)-8-12 hrs.
Chicken parts-11/2 hrs.
Cornish game hen-2 hours
Turkey(12-14lbs-24 hrs
Pork Chops(11/4 to11/2" thick) 1-2 days
Whole pork tenderloin-12 hrs
Whole pork loin-4 hrs.

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kimmer 13 years ago
Thanks Pat!
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rachpj 13 years ago
wow made my game hens taste fantastic! Thanks for the post
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lilliancooks 14 years ago
Here it is!!! I'm hitting the print button now!
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pleclare 15 years ago
Thanks for the 5 on the brine. Well worth it!
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" It was excellent "
wynnebaer ate it and said...
Great post...:)
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knoxcop 15 years ago
I love to brine turkey, chicken and pork! I add rosemary, thyme, peppercorns and lemon...really wonderful way to impart subtle flavor!--Kn0x--
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" It was excellent "
broadzilla ate it and said...
Mmmmm. We brine and smoke a turkey every Thanksgiving, and everyone LOVES it!! Only time I've never had leftover bird.
We add Thyme, Sage, oranges, and lemons to ours. Gives it a wonderful flavor.
Thanks for sharing, and 5 forks WAY UP!!!
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" It was excellent "
jett2whit ate it and said...
Great info to have. Thanks!
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" It was excellent "
tuilelaith ate it and said...
Thanks. This is one of those for my print off and keep in a binder recipes. Its great!
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possumqueen 15 years ago
Love a good brine!
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Thanks. This is one of those for my print off and keep in a binder recipes. Its great!

tuilelaith in Columbia loved it
Great info to have. Thanks!

jett2whit in Union City loved it
Mmmmm. We brine and smoke a turkey every Thanksgiving, and everyone LOVES it!! Only time I've never had leftover bird.
We add Thyme, Sage, oranges, and lemons to ours. Gives it a wonderful flavor.
Thanks for sharing, and 5 forks WAY UP!!!

broadzilla in Saxonburg loved it

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