Master Brine Recipe for Meats

Dib's's Note:

Soak for 48 hours before using-it will help produce the juicyyyyyy-est meat you have ever made!

• Total Time: 48 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 48 hrs
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 recipe

• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup black peppercorns, plus
• 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Allow to cool completely before using.
3. Large heavy duty sealable plastic bags work the best.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Shortly after Di posted this Brine recipe I used it on a buffalo roast and it did wonders in making it juicy and tender. Last night I bbq'd a half turkey that had been in my freezer since Christmas. I used this brine and marinated the bird for 28 hours - everyone agreed that they had never tasted a moister, better bird. Thank-you again Di you have made a believer out of me!

[Just Cher]

I used this recipe to brine my Thanksgiving Turkey and I just wanted to say that it is the only way that I will be roasting my birds from now on. I followed your instructions to the letter only I had a 20lb bird so I did double the brine. This was absolutely the most flavorful, juiciest bird that ever graced my kitchen. I let it rest 30 minutes before carving and it sliced like a dream. Thank you Di! And I apoligize as I thought I had already reviewed!

[Tara]

Kept forgetting to rate this, Excellent! I couldnt make a roast unless it was a pot roast to have it turn out tender. This recipe made the perfect beef roast, I plan on trying it with lots of other meats.