Kittencal's Basic Brown Sugar Brine for Meat and Poultry

This is a basic recipe that allows just the flavor of the meat to shine through, feel free to add in herbs if so desired, This is great to use on chicken or turkey pieces before grilling, make certain that your meat is fully covered in the brine, double or triple the recipe if needed, use kosher salt *only* for this brine

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 4 1/4 cups (approx)

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4  cups  room temperature water
• 5  black peppercorns (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl mix together the brown sugar and kosher salt in water until thoroughly mixed (no granules should remain in the water).
2. Pour the mixture over meat making certain to cover completely.
3. Soak the meat for 6-24 hours.
4. Wash meat thoroughly under cold water before cooking.