Brine by Josh

One of my clients is quite a chef and we usually always talk food before doing any business. After begging him for over 2 years, he finally shared his brine recipe that he uses for his chicken and pork. This is wonderful and so incredibly easy! (Cook time is NOT soak time)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon peppercorn
• 1  tablespoon rosemary
• 1  tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 4  tablespoons  dried onion
• 3⁄4 gallon water

Directions

1. Mix all the above in large pot and bring to quick boil to dissolve salt and sugar. Let cool completely.
2. Pour over your chicken or pork in covered bowl and let soak for 4-6 hours.
3. Drain, pat meat dry with paper towel and prepare as you prefer.